AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVanuatu–France Legal Fight: Vanuatu says it will pursue legal options under international law after talks with France over the sovereignty and maritime boundary of Matthew and Hunter Islands in Paris ended without agreement. Kastom vs Government: Vanuatu’s paramount chiefs have demanded PM Jotham Napat resign before Independence Day, arguing the government used sacred cultural names (Nakamal and Namele) in foreign deals without proper consultation. Pacific Drug Security: An ANU researcher warns Vanuatu is increasingly exposed to transnational organised crime networks using Pacific waters, including fishing vessels and “narco-subs,” urging stronger cooperation and community reporting. Regional Security Realignment: China’s missile test has pushed Pacific states closer to Australia; Fiji signed a new security treaty with Australia and Vanuatu agreed to bar foreign military bases, while Tonga and others condemned the escalation. US Aid Accountability: The US ambassador to the Solomon Islands warned against aid that funnels to “one bank account,” amid ongoing political tensions linked to riots and China-linked funding. Local Governance & Accountability: Vanuatu’s DPM says bilateral negotiations on Matthew and Hunter can’t move on maritime boundaries until sovereignty is settled. Sports (OFC U-16): Tahiti beat Vanuatu 4-2 in the OFC U-16 group stage after Vanuatu led at halftime.
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