AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMSG Leadership: The Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat in Port Vila has officially welcomed its new Director General, Dr Anna Naupa, the first female and first ni-Vanuatu to hold the role, after an independent, merit-based selection. Maritime Sovereignty: Vanuatu’s maritime boundary talks with France over New Caledonia have stalled, with the dispute centred on sovereignty claims to the uninhabited volcanic islands Matthew (Umaenupne) and Hunter (Umaeneag). Volcanic Disruption: Fiji Airways has cancelled regional and domestic flights after volcanic ash from Vanuatu’s Manaro Voui eruption affected airspace and airport operations; the volcano remains at Alert Level 3. Climate Justice Push: Vanuatu’s campaign at the UN has gained major momentum, with 86 countries backing a resolution asking the International Court of Justice to clarify governments’ climate obligations. Commonwealth Games (Pacific Results): Samoa and Nauru won early weightlifting medals in Glasgow, while Pacific teams continued to make their mark across sports. Regional Security Debate: Solomon Islands opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare warns a planned US shiprider agreement could compromise sovereignty, urging release of the full text before signature. Police Extortion Probe (Regional): Malaysia police report arrests and disciplinary investigations into officers suspected of extorting money from a Vanuatu national linked to online fraud claims.
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