AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Caledonia Court Update: A Paris court has dropped all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin and 13 others over the May 2024 unrest, citing “insufficient” evidence; prosecutors say they will appeal, keeping the case politically charged as provincial elections near. Pacific Connectivity: Fiji Airways will restart direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September, twice weekly with Fiji Link ATR 72-600 aircraft, aiming to boost tourism and business travel between the two markets. Regional Business & Travel: Marriott has appointed John Douglas as Area General Manager for the Pacific Islands, with oversight across Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia. Fisheries & Environment: A Pacific Community study says drifting fish-aggregating devices in the Western and Central Pacific are being underestimated, with data collected around Wallis and Futuna. Energy & Industry: APsystems was named a “Grade A PV Inverter Manufacturer” by Wood Mackenzie, while AIKO announced new Australia distribution deals at SNEC 2026. Trade & Commodities: Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are reshaping supply chains, with Chinese firms reportedly scouting longer-term alternatives including projects in Africa and a restart at Koniambo in New Caledonia.
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