AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVanuatu–France Sovereignty Row: Vanuatu is framing its dispute over the uninhabited Matthew and Hunter islands (Umaenupne and Umaeneg) as a David-versus-Goliath fight, with France controlling the islands since 1965—an issue that could ripple into wider sovereignty claims. Cruising for South Pacific Travellers: Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its 2026–27 South Pacific season with more close-to-home itineraries on Norwegian Spirit, including additional voyages between April and December 2027. Tourism Data Spotlight: The Vanuatu International Visitor Survey results for 2025 show strong tourism performance, with SPTO and the Vanuatu Tourism Office continuing to build local capacity through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative. Climate Watch: Vanuatu has declared an El Niño watch, warning of drier conditions, warmer ocean temperatures and uneven rainfall—prompting early water and agriculture preparations. Border Security Focus: Pacific customs leaders meet in Nadi to scale up border protection amid rising drug trafficking and organised crime threats across maritime and aviation routes.
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