AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Accountability: Vanuatu has ended the sea search for the MV Matui disaster, with 39 people now believed dead after the Sept 11 sinking between Santo and Ambae; 14 survivors and two bodies were recovered earlier, and 37 remained missing when the search stopped. Criminal Complaints: Vanuatu’s Maritime Safety Authority has filed criminal complaints against the vessel’s owners, management and captain, alleging breaches including overloading and carrying passengers without proper authorisation, while PM Jotham Napat pointed to strong winds, ignored marine warnings and possible negligence. Police Training: Vanuatu police are set to train next year at PNG’s Bomana Centre of Excellence, with 50 recruits doing a six-month program alongside PNG instructors to strengthen cross-border policing links. Disaster Recovery Funding: China has donated NZ$155,000 to support recovery on Ambae and after the ferry tragedy, including heavy machinery for drilling wells and improving access to fresh water. Local Governance Pressure: The Vanuatu Teachers Union warns it may pursue another nationwide strike over alleged non-compliance with a Memorandum of Conciliation, citing payroll and salary anomalies.
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