AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVanuatu–Australia Deal: Vanuatu’s cabinet has approved an updated Nakamal Agreement with Australia after months of fraught talks, with the pact now awaiting final sign-off from Canberra—reportedly without the earlier limits aimed at curbing Chinese investment in sensitive sectors, while still positioning Australia as the main security partner. Security Crackdown: Police have launched a sweeping 60-day “Zero Tolerance” push in Port Vila, targeting alcohol-related disorder, youth loitering and illegal sales to minors, alongside youth rehab and a school cadet programme. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Jotham Napat is in Papua New Guinea for the Melanesian Oceans Summit, meeting Vanuatu students at PAU as leaders focus on ocean conservation and climate resilience. Sports: Vanuatu United kept semi-final hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Solomon Kings, while the OFC Challengers race ended for both Tahiti United and PNG Hekari after a 2-2 draw. Weather Watch: Australia’s first north-west cloudband of 2026 is expected to bring rain from the tropics down to Tasmania.
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