AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRescue at Kiritimati: Three Bougainville men have returned home after 69 days at sea. They reached Kiribati in September and were cared for by local officials; Bougainville’s MP thanked Kiribati’s people and government for helping bring them home. Australia Visa Places: Kiribati has been allocated 100 permanent-residence places under Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa programme for 2026–27. Diplomacy: President Taneti Maamau reaffirmed Kiribati’s commitment to the one-China policy while receiving China’s new ambassador, Yao Fei, in Tarawa. Regional Development: The Asian Development Bank’s five-year Pacific strategy includes Kiribati, with priorities spanning resilient infrastructure, essential services and economic opportunities. Water for Schools: Solar-powered systems are bringing drinking water to 4,585 students in South Tarawa, where saltwater intrusion and drought strain freshwater supplies. Climate Risks: A Commonwealth report says sea levels around Kiribati are rising about five millimetres a year and calls for adaptation plans based on local conditions.
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