AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMSG Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has been appointed the first woman and first ni-Vanuatu to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat in Port Vila, ending a 40-year wait for Vanuatu to hold the top post and sending a message to young ni-Vanuatu girls to aim high. Port Vila City Council: The Port Vila waterfront is getting free Wi‑Fi, alongside new solar-powered seafront lighting, as the council rolls out its 2026–2030 strategic plan tied to post-disaster recovery and digital access. Regional Security Talks: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated the idea of a Pacific-led security architecture during talks with Australia, arguing regional issues should be shaped by Pacific nations first. Maritime Crime Crackdown (Solomons): Solomon Islands police, customs and immigration intercepted the Belize-flagged MV Wealth, suspected of drug trafficking and tobacco smuggling, with 19 crew taken into custody. Pacific Climate & Energy: Pacific energy experts in Suva urged faster transition away from fossil fuels, warning the fuel crisis shows how exposed island states are to global oil shocks. Vanuatu in International Policy: Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa ballot opens 1 July, but Vanuatu has been left off the eligible list—prompting claims it’s leverage tied to the Nakamal Agreement.
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