AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRepublic of Naoero Name Change: Nauru has officially become the Republic of Naoero, with President David Adeang saying the move restores the traditional spelling and pronunciation (“Now-ero”), updates the international code from NRU to NRO, and changes the demonym to dei-Naoero. Golden Passport for Climate Funding: Naoero is also pushing a citizenship-by-investment “golden passport” scheme, offering citizenship for a $90,000 contribution (down from $115,000) to help pay for climate relocation—moving about 90% of families and infrastructure to higher ground—after a multi-stage screening process. Deep-Sea Mining Tensions: Across the Pacific, debate is intensifying over deep-sea mining, with leaders like former Nauruan President Baron Waqa arguing minerals could support future Pacific revenue, while others warn science and safeguards aren’t ready. Regional Air Links: Nauru Airlines and the Marshall Islands signed an agreement aimed at starting regular passenger and freight services between Majuro and Honolulu, with Nauru’s airline positioned to help expand Pacific connectivity.
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