AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Nuclear Readiness: Core Power signed a memorandum with Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi to study how the port could prepare for floating nuclear power plants and for calls by nuclear-powered commercial ships—an energy-and-infrastructure planning signal for the wider nuclear shipping future. Public Health Alarm: French Polynesia’s obesity crisis is worsening fast, with adult obesity rising from 40% (2010) to 51% (2021) and chronic conditions climbing—diabetes deaths up sharply and kidney disease rising to 14 per 1,000 by 2024. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) took Cook Islands’ concerns to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a US company’s push for an exploration licence tied to an enclave of high seas waters surrounded by Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia. Regional Diplomacy: Samoa and France discussed new cooperation on education, maritime issues, security and anti-drug efforts, including possible film links with Pape’ete and talks on direct Pacific air routes. Youth & International Links: Aruba’s OCT Youth Network opened applications for 20–28-year-olds across EU-linked territories, including French Polynesia, for a one-year program running Oct 2026–Sept 2027. Sports & Community Exchange: A Cook Islands youth tennis group returned from a two-week visit to French Polynesia mixing competition, cultural exchange and training. Pacific Games Watch: The Pacific Games Council says Tahiti 2027 preparations are on track after briefings and facility tours in Pape’ete.
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