AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUniversal Basic Income in Majuro: Marshall Islands’ Enra program delivered its third quarterly universal basic income payment on May 28, with tens of thousands receiving US$200—about 25% more than the March distribution—an $8.2 million boost aimed at easing skyrocketing fuel, food, and transport costs. Ramadan in daily life: A reflective piece shares what a “day in the life” looks like during Ramadan in the Marshall Islands region—more prayer, Qur’an reading, charity, and altered sleep patterns whether someone is fasting or not. Fossil-fuel phaseout momentum: A coalition of mostly Global South nations met in Santa Marta to build road maps for transitioning away from fossil fuels, linking phaseout plans to UN climate targets and financial system changes. Nuclear injustice screening: “Our Planet, The People, My Blood” will be screened June 3, telling stories of nuclear test veterans and indigenous communities affected by weapons testing, including indigenous Marshall Islanders. Maritime culture meets geopolitics: India reported a crude oil tanker carrying cargo under the Marshall Islands flag safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened security concerns. Pacific security and drugs: The Marshall Islands Journal flags that drugs are affecting the region, tying into broader Pacific worries about organised crime networks.
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