AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Immigration Fraud: The US DOJ has unsealed charges against 11 people accused of running a decade-long sham marriage network that arranged 1,000+ fake unions (mainly for Chinese nationals) to secure green cards, with fees reportedly up to $100,000 per case and operations spanning multiple US states plus links to Vanuatu. Regional Environment Leadership: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting is underway in Samoa, with the DG warning Pacific communities face the “fight for our lives” from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Pacific Ocean Governance: Forum foreign ministers in Suva are pushing urgent action to protect fisheries, strengthen ocean governance and secure maritime boundaries, backing the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035. Vanuatu–MSG Diplomacy: PM Jotham Napat and MSG DG Dr Anna Naupa reaffirmed support for Kanak self-determination in New Caledonia and raised West Papua human rights concerns, including a pending UN visit. Vanuatu Justice & Accountability: Women’s groups are calling for reform of presidential pardon processes after Nikenike Vurobaravu pardoned 13 prisoners, including men convicted of child sexual abuse. PNG Climate Disruption: In Papua New Guinea, schools are shortening hours due to El Niño, with some classes ending as early as 10am or 12pm where water is scarce.
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