AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVanuatu at UN: Vanuatu’s UN envoy Odo Tevi raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in West Papua, backed Kanaky New Caledonia decolonisation, and urged France to accept ICJ jurisdiction over the Matthew and Hunter Islands dispute. Maritime tragedy remembrance: Vanuatu held its first national day of mourning in Port Vila for 45 lives lost in recent boating disasters, with PM Jotham Napat leading services and simultaneous remembrance events in Torba and Penama. Youth voice on climate: Vanuatu signed an international declaration to give children and young people a greater say in climate decision-making, with young people presenting a petition to Climate Minister Ralph Regenvanu. Pacific fisheries push: Pacific states at FAO’s COFI37 called for stronger international support for ocean-dependent communities, stressing youth opportunities, tackling illegal fishing, and building on regional solutions. Pacific media accountability: Editors at the Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu adopted a declaration demanding timely, transparent loss-and-damage information and stronger government and agency accountability. Regional governance & sport: Fiji’s Bula Boys booked the MSG PM’s Cup final after a 2-1 win over New Caledonia, while PNG’s Bilums secured a women’s final spot with a 5-1 win over Solomon Islands; Vanuatu’s own football news also featured in the week’s coverage.
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