AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTonga Banking Watch: The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has warned of counterfeit $100 paʻanga notes from the 2023 King Tupou VI series, urging cash users and businesses to check for missing security features—watermark, Nexus thread, UV marks and correct dimensions—especially during the festive period. Deep-Sea Mining & Rule of Law: Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML) and Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI), subsidiaries of The Metals Company, remain in the spotlight as the UN’s top maritime court refused to pause an International Seabed Authority (ISA) deep-sea mining inquiry, while a separate ITLOS decision ordered provisional measures to protect due-process rights. Pacific Labour Mobility: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is expanding, with Timor-Leste newly included—over 20,000 applied after the wage range and potential earnings were announced—highlighting how Pacific labour demand is reshaping household income prospects. Security & Reporting: Tonga’s Media Association of Tonga says the rising illicit drug threat is increasing pressure on law enforcement and putting journalists at greater risk, calling for stronger reporting support and journalist protection. Digital Safety: Papua New Guinea is moving to criminalise AI deepfakes and digital impersonation after Facebook scams used AI-altered photos of a PNG celebrity to lure victims.
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