AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Accountability: Vanuatu has ended the search for the MV Matui disaster, with 39 feared dead and 37 still missing after the sea operation closed; the Maritime Safety Authority has filed criminal complaints against Tui Shipping’s owners, management and the ferry’s master, while PM Jotham Napat points to strong winds, ignored marine warnings and possible negligence including overloading. Labour & Education: The Vanuatu Teachers Union warns it could pursue another nationwide strike over alleged failures by the Teaching Service Commission to honour a Memorandum of Conciliation, citing payroll instability and salary anomalies. Police Cooperation: Vanuatu police recruits will train next year at PNG’s Bomana Centre of Excellence in a six-month joint program, aimed at strengthening cross-border policing links against transnational crime. Disaster Preparedness: Minister Ralph Regenvanu says Vanuatu wants to host a Pacific Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre, building on national monitoring capacity and seeking SPREP engagement. Regional Governance & Security: Pacific fisheries leaders at COFI37 push for stronger recognition of Pacific-led tuna management and cooperation, with Vanuatu among the delegations. Sports (Local Interest): Fiji’s Bula Boys coach Stéphane Auvray urges players to seize chances as Fiji faces Vanuatu in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup; PNG also opened the tournament with a comeback win over Vanuatu.
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