AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVanuatu Health Sector: KmK reports Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health is pushing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and cancer screening, with a push to expand oncology services at Vanuatu National Hospital—while nursing shortages remain the key hurdle after a recent trip to Solomon Islands and PNG. Pacific Tourism & Culture: Air Niugini is backing the Aelan Riddim Music Festival in Honiara, helping fly 10 Melanesian artists (including Vanuatu’s Shazza) to perform and strengthen regional creative links. Regional Travel Data: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Kiribati’s Tourism Authority released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2025 Annual Report, adding fresh visitor insights for Pacific tourism planning (including Vanuatu within the wider PTDI-supported data work). Policy for Pacific Visitors: New Zealand is cutting visa fees for Pacific visitors for 12 months and extending default multi-entry visas, with officials warning of a $1–2m annual revenue hit—good news for travel ease across the region. Maritime Safety Watch: Multiple reports flag drone attacks disrupting Black Sea shipping, including a Vanuatu-flagged vessel (ANT) hit en route from Odesa to Türkiye, underlining ongoing risks for international routes.
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