AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Security & Diplomacy: A report says China “very likely” ran a targeted Pacific campaign to push local development to align with Beijing’s latest five-year plan, using embassy op-eds and direct outreach. Ocean Governance: Pacific civil society and leaders meeting in Suva called for stronger Pacific control over ocean decisions, rejecting deep-sea mining and warning against militarisation and external pressure. Community Policing (Vanuatu–Solomons): Vanuatu’s Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Solomon Napuat signed an MoU in Honiara to strengthen community policing through officer exchanges between RSIPF and VPF, with officers working alongside chiefs, churches, women’s groups and youth. Labour Mobility (Vanuatu workshop): Trade union reps are holding a week-long Vanuatu workshop on challenges for workers under New Zealand seasonal workers and Australia’s PALM schemes, including reintegration support. US Visa Policy (Vanuatu): The US Embassy in Port Moresby defended Vanuatu’s permanent inclusion in the US Visa Bond Programme, saying it targets high overstay risk and tighter immigration enforcement. Transport & Outer Islands: A new call highlights how unreliable boats and flights to TAFEA outer islands undermine health care, education, markets and government services.
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