AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVanuatu & Gender Justice: Vanuatu reports a faster-than-global drop in intimate partner violence, down from 44% (2009) to 35% (2024), with the Vanuatu Women’s Centre and government response credited for the pace of change. Pacific Ocean Governance: Papua New Guinea announced a Western Manus Marine Protected Area of about 200,000 km² with a total fishing ban, framed as part of the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves linking PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu. Regional Security: Solomon Islands’ new PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 security pact with China and begin treaty negotiations with Australia, aiming to “reset” ties. Pacific Trade & Compliance: EU food-safety rules are set to affect most Pacific freezer vessels; Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained to meet the new standards and protect access to EU seafood markets. Media Accountability: Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation urged Pacific media to stay accountable and transparent as misinformation—especially around elections—erodes trust.
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