AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Accountability: Vanuatu has ended the search for the MV Matui disaster, with 39 people now believed dead after the sea search closed and 37 remained missing; the Maritime Safety Authority has also lodged criminal complaints, calling for the captain to be arrested over alleged breaches, including passenger carriage without proper authorisation and concerns about overloading. Disaster Response & Governance: Prime Minister Jotham Napat says the loss followed strong winds and marine warnings not being heeded, with possible negligence; officials also flagged earlier reporting delays and uncertainty over the passenger count. Regional Security & Cooperation: Vanuatu police recruits are set to train for six months at PNG’s Bomana Centre of Excellence, aiming to strengthen cross-border policing links against transnational crime. Climate & Risk Planning: Vanuatu has formally registered interest in hosting a Pacific Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre, building on its monitoring capacity. Public Sector Labour: The Vanuatu Teachers Union warns of possible further strike action over the Teaching Service Commission’s alleged failure to honour a Memorandum of Conciliation. Sports (Local Interest): Fiji’s Bula Boys drew 3-all with Solomon Islands, while Vanuatu’s MSG Cup campaign continues as PNG and Vanuatu prepare for upcoming fixtures.
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