AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Sovereignty Row: Vanuatu’s government hit back at New Caledonian National Assembly lawmaker Nicolas Metzdorf over a “shameful, racist, neo-colonial” rant tied to Vanuatu’s UN push for sovereignty over Matthew and Hunter islands, with Vanuatu saying the islands are not France’s and rejecting the “New Hebrides” framing. Climate Negotiations: Ahead of Pre-COP31 in Tuvalu, Pacific climate negotiators are warning they will not accept a weak deal, stressing that any just transition must be tied to real finance. Maritime Security: Australia joined a Pacific-wide fisheries and maritime security operation led from New Caledonia, with an ADF liaison in Nouméa to boost illegal fishing detection and regional information sharing. Air Links for Nouméa: Fiji Airways has restored direct Nouméa–Nadi flights, resuming service on Sept 22 with twice-weekly operations. Regional Sports: Fiji’s Bula Boys booked the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after a 2-1 win over New Caledonia, setting up a final against defending champions Vanuatu.
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