AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Leadership: President Surangel Whipps pushed back against criticism of the Pacific pre-COP, arguing the focus should be on the leaders who attended and on delivering more climate investment for the region. Cost of Living: Palau senators have proposed cutting the goods and services tax from 10% to 5% and exempting food and essential utilities; separately, a Senate resolution urges a $30 million Compact Trust Fund investment in the National Development Bank to expand local lending. State Politics: The Election Commission has set Nov. 13 for a special Ngardmau governor’s election after a second impeachment resolution against Jennifer Ngiraiwet, while Angaur’s Nov. 3 race is set as a rematch between incumbent Kennosuke Suzuki and Warren Fukuichi. Safety and Tourism: Authorities are investigating an underwater altercation between two foreign dive guides at Siaes Corner, with no finding of fault so far. In the Black Sea, a Palau-flagged cargo ship was attacked last week and caught fire; its crew were rescued.
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