AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew Caledonia Government Finance Crunch: President Milakulo Tukumuli says the territory is in “cessation of payments” and warns of a possible full shutdown if it can’t secure about 13 billion Pacific francs (€109m) by end-August, as talks with the French state aim to unlock refoundation pact funding. Cabinet Portfolios Set: Tukumuli has unveiled a “collegial” cabinet, with pro-France heavyweight Christopher Gygès taking economy, tax, telecoms, customs, external trade and “food sovereignty,” while transport and health/social protection are reassigned to other key ministers. Regional Business & Trade Context: The week also carried broader Pacific and global economic signals, including a World Bank report highlighting higher AI job-displacement exposure in high-income countries. Oceania Sports Economy Angle: The OFC confirmed it will meet Aug 12 to discuss FIFA’s proposed World Cup sell-off plan, with New Caledonia among the member associations involved.
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