AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Security Upgrade: The French Navy patrol vessel Jean-Tranape is set to arrive in Nouméa today, replacing older ships to strengthen enforcement across New Caledonia’s vast EEZ, with a drone and improved radar for fisheries, sovereignty patrols and anti-trafficking. Election Access Pressure: With New Caledonia’s provincial vote on 28 June, Nouméa has cut polling stations from 57 to nine, sparking anger over access for working-class areas where Sunday buses don’t run. Local Governance & Social Spending: New Caledonia’s government has approved a draft to create a CAFAT social fund, giving Congress more control over family allowances, occupational accidents, pensions and disability budgets. Regional Leadership: Vanuatu’s Anna Naupa becomes the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, headquartered in Port Vila. Transport & Connectivity: Port Vila announced free Wi-Fi on the waterfront and new solar-powered seafront lighting, alongside a 2026–2030 strategic plan focused on infrastructure and economic growth.
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