AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMelanesian Ocean push: Papua New Guinea unveiled plans for the Western Manus Marine Protected Area—about 200,000 km² of “no take” ocean—aimed at stopping fishing and other destructive activity, as part of a wider Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. Pacific leadership shift: Solomon Islands has a surprise new prime minister, a win for Australia, but the China challenge is still very much in play. Regional diplomacy: PNG also announced it will open new embassies across the Pacific, including in Vanuatu, while Solomon Islands says it remains committed to signing the Melanesian Ocean declaration once domestic processes are done. Local security pressure (context): Police in Shepparton are moving against aggressive shoplifters after thefts hit a 10-year high. Digital resilience (context): Vanuatu launched National Digital Week focused on cyber safety and disaster-ready connectivity.
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