AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew Caledonia Electoral Roll Update: France’s Constitutional Council has validated changes to New Caledonia’s electoral restrictions for the 28 June 2026 provincial elections, allowing more than 10,000 additional voters by partially “unfreezing” the roll for people born after the 1998 Nouméa Accord restrictions. Competition Law Push: New Caledonia’s Congress adopted a competition bill targeting abusive practices like excessive pricing and late payments, with tighter merger controls and new rules on payment deadlines, though it removed parts that would have expanded the Competition Authority’s powers. Kava Industry Under Pressure: New Caledonia’s kava bars are bracing for job cuts as the imported root price jumps about 40% since the start of 2026, driven by higher fuel and freight costs from Vanuatu and weaker supply. Tourism Confidence Boost: The US State Department lowered its travel advisory for New Caledonia from Level 3 to Level 2, citing improved safety after the 2024 unrest, while still warning about petty crime and limited emergency support outside Nouméa. Regional Fisheries Cooperation: The Pacific Tuna Initiative expanded to Palau, building on work in Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia to strengthen sustainable tuna governance and ocean resilience. Business & Economy Watch:
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