AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNauru identity vote: Nauru has announced a referendum to officially rename the country to “Naoero,” saying the current name came from colonial “foreign tongues” and should better reflect its language and heritage. The change would require a constitutional update and, if approved, would roll out across national symbols, ships and aircraft, and even UN records. Cyber security push: Australia is set to embed a cybersecurity adviser inside Samoa’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, building on a cyber cooperation deal and support for Samoa’s cybercrime unit. Deep-sea mining warning: A new Pacific-focused scientific review warns deep sea mining could cause dire, long-lasting harm—even wiping out species before they’re discovered—adding pressure as island nations weigh jobs and revenue against protecting the Moana.
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