AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHospital Site Debate: Palau’s Office of the President has recommended Airai for the new Belau National Hospital, but lawmakers are questioning whether the $2.3m site-selection study by Hawaii Architects Ltd. gave enough detail to justify any relocation from Koror. Public Access to Registry: The Attorney General’s Office is installing a dedicated computer to let the public access Palau’s sex offender registry on-site, while the promised online database still has no clear rollout date. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: President Surangel Whipps Jr. renewed Palau’s call for a moratorium and precautionary pause on deep-sea mining at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, arguing protection should come before short-term gains. Regional Connectivity: Australia says all Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to undersea telecom cables, including second connections supported for Palau to improve reliability for governments and businesses. Forum Unity Tested: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s missile test, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters saying consensus was used as a veto by China-aligned states. Women-Led Coastal Work: Four Palau states launched the Kiwa Initiative Women’s Work Project, unlocking about $195,000 for women-led coastal restoration and food security, and renewing the Dmakeiukl partnership.
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