AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: PM James Marape broke ground on Papua New Guinea’s new chancery in Port Vila, pledging continued PNG support for Vanuatu’s political stability, growth and infrastructure, and offering land in Port Moresby in return. Labour Mobility: Vanuatu’s RSE workers are set to enter New Zealand via a one-way travel bubble from 4 October, skipping MIQ for a five-day workplace isolation and tests. Sovereignty: PM Jotham Napat reaffirmed Vanuatu’s non-negotiable position on the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, stressing diplomacy and international law while defending territorial integrity. Pacific Security & Training: UN Police Peacekeeping training launched in Australia for 50 Pacific and Timor-Leste officers, including Vanuatu, with a focus on child protection and human rights. Ocean Conservation: Melanesian leaders announced the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a multinational Indigenous marine protection framework across EEZs of Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, PNG and New Caledonia. US Travel Rules: The US made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, including Vanuatu, with consular officers able to require refundable deposits up to US$20,000 for B1/B2 visas. Media Environment: A report warns Meta’s algorithm changes are hitting Pacific news reach hard, including Vanuatu’s VBTC and The Pacific Newsroom.
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