AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPalau Politics: Ngiraiwet is challenging a second impeachment and seeking to halt a Ngardmau special election; Ngardmau residents have also petitioned to recall the Speaker and Floor Leader. Ngaraard will hold a special election on Nov. 24 to fill a legislative vacancy. Security: A new U.S. $44 million regional crime-fighting package includes $7 million for a center in Palau. Pacific partners also pledged closer cooperation against drug trafficking and other cross-border crime. Climate and Services: Angaur residents face drinking-water shortages and lost income as El Niño drought deepens. Palau is among 14 countries covered by a new climate-resilience programme backed by a $250 million Green Climate Fund grant. Regional Diplomacy: Ukraine has gained Pacific Islands Forum sectoral partner status. Pacific civil society groups are urging leaders to suspend Israel’s partnership, while Fiji says it will judge the engagement by practical benefits. Women’s Leadership: Palauan former athletes are among 19 Pacific women selected for a leadership programme.
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