AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation Tech Rollout: Kiribati’s TUC 1 is one of ten model schools under the KITES project, bringing ICT devices, reliable internet, and solar power, plus teacher support via the Kiribati Teachers College—aimed at scaling what works across remote islands. Internet Access Boom: In the Federated States of Micronesia, ending a telecom monopoly helped internet access jump about 20-fold and cut broadband costs by 99%, after undersea fiber and new satellite services expanded coverage. Maritime Tech & Defence Drills: RIMPAC 2026 SINKEX operations sank decommissioned ships, including the USS Peleliu hit by U.S. GARC kamikaze drone boats and a New Zealand Penguin missile strike—showing faster, networked strike options for Indo-Pacific navies. Local Science in Kiribati Waters: Purdue and ALI’s Taraia Object Expedition to Nikumaroro (Kiribati) is cleared to depart in early October to investigate a lagoon anomaly that could be Amelia Earhart’s aircraft. Policy & Security Context: A Pacific deep-sea minerals op-ed argues the region’s debate is shifting from “for or against” toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm.”
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