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Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Security: Island leaders on Guam are pushing for a bigger say in how Pacific security is planned as great-power brinkmanship heats up after Xi’s Taiwan warning and Trump’s Beijing talks, with the Micronesia Security Dialogue stressing the region is now “at the center,” not the margins. Connectivity & Digital Economy: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati, Nauru, and FSM islands with first-time optical cable access for places that relied on satellites—aimed at faster, more reliable broadband for services like payments and e-government. Energy Transition: Nauru is advancing an 18 MW solar plus 40 MWh storage plan to cut diesel dependence, while the Solomon Islands moves toward its first large-scale grid solar project with ADB support. Identity & Governance: Nauru’s parliament has set up a referendum to rename the country to “Naoero,” framing it as a break from colonial-era pronunciation. Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slipping toward 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping, and weaker tourism bite.
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