AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa rules for Pacific travelers: Germany says 62 countries outside the EU/Schengen can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in 2026 (no work allowed), and the list includes the Marshall Islands. Family & gender policy: A new global look at parental leave highlights huge gaps—some countries pay parents for over a year, while others offer little or nothing by law. Pacific peace message: Pacific civil society groups push back hard on militarisation, calling the Pacific an ocean of peace—not a battleground—after China’s nuclear-capable missile test. Regional security debate: Tonga’s PM condemns the missile test as creating tension and says the Pacific family should not support escalation. Remembering activism: The 41st anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior bombing is marked, recalling Greenpeace’s anti-nuclear stand and the Marshall Islands’ role in the ship’s final humanitarian mission. Culture on air: A Q&A with Don Muña (PBS Guam) spotlights public broadcasting’s role in protecting CHamoru culture and history. Travel tech & access: The UK makes an Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for visa-free visitors from 85 nations, adding another digital step before boarding.
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