AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCOFA Funding Crunch: A new U.S. GAO review says Compact of Free Association money is getting to Palau, FSM and the Marshall Islands late, with trust-fund deposits after the fiscal year and overdue audits slowing projects and weakening oversight. World Bank Pacific Outlook: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is sliding—forecast 2.8% in 2026—as fuel, debt, weaker tourism and repeated shocks pile on. Majuro Energy Pressure: In the Marshalls, electricity tariffs jumped in a two-step increase after fuel costs spiked, while the government subsidized power fuel to soften the hit. COFA Projects Stalled: The delayed U.S. disbursement is directly disrupting U.S.-funded COFA work across the three islands. Shipping Power Struggle: In the wider region, the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, with U.S.-Iran clashes and shipping disruptions feeding back into fuel and freight costs. Corporate Governance Fight (Not Majuro, but global): In dry bulk shipping, Diana and Genco are trading claims ahead of Genco’s June vote, while Star Bulk held its annual meeting in Athens.
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