AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Caledonia Politics: Virginie Ruffenach was elected president of the New Caledonia Congress, striking a coalition deal with Eveil Océanien as the territory looks to rebuild economic tools, social cohesion and public trust after years of turbulence. Vanuatu-France Dispute: Vanuatu says it will escalate its decades-long sovereignty fight over the Matthew and Hunter islands to international legal action after talks with France failed, arguing island ownership also determines rights to surrounding waters and resources. Pacific Marine Conservation: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a transboundary marine protected area initiative aimed at protecting biodiversity across Melanesia, though details on enforcement and governance remain thin. Pacific Business & Travel: Carnival Adventure’s Mystery Island stop was cancelled due to a technical issue with the ship’s pontoon door; guests received onboard credit and refunds for shore excursions, with the itinerary still including Noumea. Regional Development: Fiji staged its first full-scale night-time airport crash simulation, while other Pacific updates highlight funding gaps and the push for stronger regional collaboration as aid dries up.
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