AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Cooperation: Palau joined Asia-Pacific representatives in Jakarta for a UNESCO workshop on preserving documentary heritage. Separately, Fiji is reviewing a suspected cyberattack on a Suva-based regional organisation after the U.S. warned that hackers linked to China may have accessed its network. Climate Action: President Surangel Whipps defended the Pacific’s pre-COP gathering against criticism of its cost and attendance, urging attention to results. Pacific nations also warned that the UN sea-level rise declaration lacks strong enough protections and climate commitments. Cost of Living: Palau senators proposed cutting the goods and services tax from 10% to 5% and exempting food and basic utilities, as lawmakers debate how to ease household bills. Development: The Senate urged Whipps to move $30 million from the Compact Trust Fund into the National Development Bank to expand lending for housing, farming, fishing and small businesses. Community: A proposed Guam-based Veterans Affairs regional office could serve Palau and other freely associated states, addressing access to care and claims support. Tourism Safety: Authorities are investigating an underwater altercation between two dive guides at Siaes Corner; responsibility has not been determined.
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