AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHome Education & Census: Parents home-educating children are pushing for the national census to include an option that reflects home education, arguing current categories only point to government, Catholic or non-government schooling. US Visa Bond Programme: The US Embassy in Port Moresby says Vanuatu’s permanent inclusion in the US$20,000 visa bond scheme is meant to enforce immigration rules and cut overstays, after Vanuatu was listed from 21 January 2026. Pacific Security & Diplomacy: Pacific unity is being tested ahead of Palau’s PIF leaders’ meeting after foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint response to China’s missile test near members’ EEZs. Regional Governance & Environment: Wallis-et-Futuna is chairing the SPREP Executive Board meeting in Apia, with Vanuatu among the Troika, as the region reviews environmental priorities and funding. Regional Cooperation: PM Matthew Wale met an SPC delegation on stronger technical cooperation for Solomon Islands priorities including ocean management, maritime boundaries, fisheries, climate and renewable energy. Public Services & Access: A US$20,000 bond and other policy moves are also landing in the Pacific conversation as governments weigh security, migration control and regional trust.
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