AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWellness on the runway: Fiji Airways just rolled out its FlyWell program, bringing Vital Red Light therapy into select long-haul Business Class and the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge at Nadi from Jun 1, 2026. Pacific resilience check: The IMF says Kiribati’s growth and poverty reduction have been strong, but warns risks are rising from fuel costs, external shocks, and climate vulnerabilities. Digital lifeline: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Tarawa (Kiribati) to Nauru, then via Kosrae to Pohnpei—ending reliance on satellite-only links for faster, more reliable connectivity. Security pressure: A Pacific security dialogue in Guam stressed that great-power rivalry is moving closer to island waters, while a separate report flags how undersea cables are a high-stakes target for both accidents and sabotage. Plastic crisis: Kiribati is calling for stronger upstream action as plastic waste keeps piling up despite limited local treatment options.
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