AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoMaritime Safety & Community Remembrance: Vanuatu marked a first-ever national day of mourning at Feiawa Park in Port Vila, honouring 45 lives lost in recent boating tragedies, including the MV Matui sinking between Santo and Ambae (with survivors and many still missing) and another fatal crossing between Erromango and Tanna; leaders and families gathered across Torba and Penama too. Climate Diplomacy: Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu says Australia’s push for Pacific leaders at next week’s pre-COP in Tuvalu and Fiji is falling short, with few outside-region leaders confirmed—highlighting how Pacific nations see climate as the biggest threat. Tourism & Travel Deals: Flight Centre Australia is running a cruise sale until Oct 25, 2026 with savings up to 50% and specific Vanuatu-focused family cruise pricing, plus onboard credit and kids-sailing-free offers. Regional Business & Craft: The M4C Fiji Pacific Women Makete 2026 in Suva brought together women from Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to trade skills and grow new market opportunities. Aviation Connectivity: Air New Zealand has cut 11 routes over the past decade, including no longer serving Vietnam, Argentina and South Korea—an update that could affect Pacific travel planning.
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