AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Security & Health: Australia-linked reporting warns the drug trade is spreading beyond Fiji, with meth traces in Tonga wastewater and “narco-subs” washing up in the Solomon Islands—raising fears of HIV and TB spillovers across the region, including French Polynesia where police have already made busts. Transnational Crime in the Pacific: Fiji’s biggest cocaine seizure—2.64 tonnes worth about $3 billion—was traced to Colombia’s Clan del Golfo, with the drugs reportedly moving through the Pacific route and involving Ecuadorians; police dispute claims that cocaine reached Suva before the arrests. Regional Governance & Youth: A broader Pacific leadership roundup highlights referendum and electoral changes (including New Caledonia), plus concerns about youth being targeted or exploited by drug cartels. Ocean Protection & Cultural Diplomacy: Rapa Nui hosted Te Piri mā’ohi o Te Moana Nui a Hiva, bringing together community and government leaders to strengthen voyaging ties and push high-seas marine conservation. Climate Watch for Voyaging: The Polynesian Voyaging Society is adjusting the Moananuiākea Voyage sail plan due to El Niño and storm risks, shifting departures and route stops while keeping ocean-protection discussions on track. AUKUS Information Contest: A defence-focused piece argues AUKUS’s long-term support depends on winning the information fight, not just securing the pact.
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