AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation & Tourism Connectivity: A long-haul Airbus A350-900 route across the South Pacific hinges on Easter Island’s Mataveri Airport as the key diversion point, with the aircraft’s ETOPS rating making the fallback option crucial for service reliability. Maritime Security: American Samoa Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has again pushed for a permanent U.S. Coast Guard station in Pago Pago, citing rising concern over narcotics trafficking and transnational crime. Environment & Circular Economy: Tahiti Marine says it has achieved a world-first by breeding two endangered sea cucumber species in captivity, aiming to protect stocks while supporting low-impact aquaculture. Waste & Regional Cooperation: French Polynesia is among nine Pacific territories backing SWAP2, a regional program funded by AFD to improve waste infrastructure and cut pollution, including large-scale marine litter surveys. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A U.S.-backed proposal to explore deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until 3 August, as campaigners urge Pacific-wide input before international rules are finalized. Transport Disruption: Motu Link Airline has suspended operations after nose landing gear damage during towing, with repair costs estimated near USD 950,000 and no quick replacement available.
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