AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Policy: Vanuatu health officials have rejected mandatory HIV testing at Port Vila Airport, saying tests must be voluntary and border screening cannot override constitutional rights. Nakamal Agreement: Prime Minister Jotham Napat has denied reports that the deal with Australia will increase the number of Australian police in Vanuatu, saying no such plan has been agreed in writing. Kava Trade: The government will consult farmers and exporters before responding to Fiji’s tougher import rules, which require permits, traceability documents and safety testing. Women in Government: A regional commentary highlights Vanuatu’s representation gap: the country is among four Pacific governments with no women ministers, while women hold fewer than 8% of parliamentary seats across the region.
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