AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, with some B-1 and B-2 tourist and business applicants from 50 countries facing refundable bonds up to USD 20,000 before entry, starting Monday. Pacific Voyaging: The Polynesian Voyaging Society has extended the Moananuiākea Voyage by a year after worsening weather risks, with Hokule‘a and Hikianalia rerouting to stops including Tonga and other Pacific islands. Commonwealth Games (Boxing): Tuvalu’s Tarona Taafaki won her country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, taking bronze even after losing her only bout; Fiji’s Jasmine Daunakamakama also secured bronze after a semifinal loss. Local Sport (Netball): Tonga’s Tala closed their debut Commonwealth Games netball campaign with a 63-53 win over Wales to finish ninth. Health (Travel): The CDC updated its dengue travel notice, changing the list of countries flagged for risk, including Samoa and Tonga. US–Tonga Sport Links: USA Football coaches will visit Tonga in early August to run flag football clinics ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut in LA 2028.
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