AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoWhooping Cough in Palau: Palau’s Ministry of Health confirmed a pertussis (whooping cough) case in Koror and is tracing close contacts, urging residents—especially infants and high-risk groups—to check vaccination status. Internet Disruption: A Guam underground fiber cut knocked out service for some Palau Mobile and Palau Telcom customers; BSCC said its own network was unaffected and service was restored after rerouting. Local Politics Watch: Aimeliik residents are demanding answers after the governor missed the state’s annual address, calling for a clear timeline and records from the Legislature. State Primary Update: Ngarchelong Governor Dwight Ngiraibai won the primary with 50.1%, but his challenger is still undecided pending absentee and walk-in ballots. Reef & Food Security: Palau opened its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery to supply farmers with seedlings and ease pressure on wild clams. Telecom Modernization: PNCC is in a major buildout, replacing mobile service and rolling out fiber-to-the-premises with a May 2027 commercial launch target. Regional Spotlight: Palau is hosting a PIF Reporter Workshop to train media ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting.
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