AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaritime Safety & Accountability: Vanuatu’s PM Jotham Napat says the MV Matui ferry sank off the Santo–Ambae route in very rough seas, with 1 confirmed dead, 15 people accounted for alive, and more than 30 still missing. The government says the loss appears linked to strong winds and ignored marine warnings, with possible negligence including overloading, and it has launched an investigation. Search & Rescue Politics: Search efforts have shifted from open waters to the south-east coast where currents may have carried survivors, and an MP says the ground search began about 30 hours late—raising questions about coordination and information flow. Climate & Energy Policy: At the PSIDS ministerial dialogue in Port Vila, Climate Change and Energy Minister Ralph Regenvanu pointed to the global fuel crisis as a push to fast-track Vanuatu’s renewable energy plan, including targets for 100% electrification by 2030. Regional Diplomacy: Myanmar’s military-backed government escalates its credentials battle at the UN, claiming its UN ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun is occupying the post illegitimately and seeking INTERPOL action—while Vanuatu is listed among the UN credentials committee members.
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