AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Watch: Pacific forecasters warn a strong to very strong El Niño could last into early 2027, bringing drier-than-usual conditions from Palau to the Marshall Islands. A separate US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant will help 14 Pacific countries, including FSM, Palau and the Marshall Islands, strengthen infrastructure and essential services against climate risks. Regional Security: The United States has pledged US$7 million for a maritime law enforcement centre in Palau; programmes under a related agreement may also benefit FSM and the Marshall Islands. Migration: Australia has set a A$25 registration fee for its Pacific Engagement Visa ballot. FSM has 50 places in the 2026–27 allocation, and applicants not selected must register again to enter a later ballot. Pacific Games: FSM men’s and women’s basketball teams have qualified for the 2027 Pacific Games after the Polynesian Cup in Tahiti.
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