AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Women Makete: Women from Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are using the M4C Fiji Pacific Women Makete 2026 in Suva to turn skills and traditional craft into new businesses, with UN Women and high-level speakers stressing how regional exchanges can spark fresh ideas and income. Maritime safety & remembrance: Vanuatu held its first national day of mourning at Feiawa Park in Port Vila for 45 lives lost in recent boating tragedies, including the MV Matui sinking between Santo and Ambae, as communities call for safer seas. Bungy tourism link to Vanuatu: A new AJ Hackett New Zealand piece explains why “bungy” vs “bungee” matters—and points to Naghol on Pentecost Island as the inspiration behind modern bungee-style jumps. Work and travel pathways: Australia confirmed PALM work-placement eligibility for Vanuatu (plus nine other countries), while separate reporting highlights how visa-free transit rules can change for travellers heading through Australia. Cruise-to-hotel trend: Royal Caribbean is reported to be in talks to buy a majority stake in Sandals, signalling more land-and-sea holiday options for the region’s visitors.
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