AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Islands Forum prep: Journalists and media teams are in Koror for the PIF Reporter Workshop (June 29–July 3), training on Forum governance, story sovereignty, and broadcast coverage so Palau can share its leadership and culture with the region. Reef protection in Palau: Marine scientists confirmed a crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak in Koror’s Ngederrak Conservation Area, with officials and communities urged to act early to prevent coral loss. Coral restoration capacity: PICRC and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation wrapped a week-long coral reef restoration planning workshop (May 25–30), focusing on long-term strategies, community engagement, and regional partnerships. Community aquaculture win: Palau opened its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery (June 26) to supply farmers with seedlings, ease pressure on wild clams, and support livelihoods—especially for women shifting to aquaculture. Digital upgrades: PNCC is rolling out a new 4G/5G standalone mobile network and a $34.9M fiber-to-the-premises project, with commercial launch targeted for May 2027. Immigration & policy: The U.S. has begun deporting migrants to Palau under a resettlement deal; Palau says the first deportee arrived in late May but left after about two weeks. Culture & lifestyle: Taiwan’s Root Medical Peace Corps completed a five-day outreach across Palau, delivering mobile health services and community health education.
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