AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoPolice Agreement: Prime Minister Jotham Napat has rejected reports that Australia plans to double its police presence in Vanuatu, saying no increase has been agreed. The denial follows an Australian Senate hearing on the Nakamal Agreement, where officials said it strengthens policing ties; a clause barring foreign military bases reflects existing Vanuatu law. Financial Oversight: Vanuatu’s Financial Intelligence Unit warned that participants in YS Sharing Technology could face major losses if recruitment slows, and is investigating regulatory and money-laundering concerns. It stressed that no final determination has been made about the business’s legality. Pacific Diplomacy: Vanuatu joined Solomon Islands in urging Indonesia to allow a UN human-rights chief to visit West Papua, calling for independent scrutiny of allegations. Ocean Protection: The Bezos Earth Fund says new grants will support Vanuatu and four other Pacific nations in identifying and protecting ocean habitats, as part of a regional goal to safeguard 30% of waters by 2030.
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