AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarhart Search Greenlit: Kiribati’s cabinet has approved the Taraia Object Expedition, led by the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue, with plans to depart in the first week of October to investigate a visual anomaly in Nikumaroro’s lagoon that could be Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E. Pacific Infrastructure & Connectivity: Micronesia’s telecom market liberalisation after ending a government monopoly has driven a sharp drop in broadband costs and a major jump in internet access, supported by new undersea fibre and satellite services. Health Funding for Kiribati: The Asian Development Bank and Kiribati signed an US$11m grant to build the new Betio Hospital, aiming for completion and operations by end of Q2 2028. Regional Security Watch: A Pacific security expert warns that growing defence alliances and a more crowded regional architecture risk sidelining Pacific priorities, calling for clearer, genuinely Pacific-led approaches. Business Risk Angle: Separate reports highlight how fraud and online scams continue to generate losses, underscoring the need for stronger consumer protection and payment safeguards.
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