AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Logistics Under Fire: France’s High Commission says Nouméa’s provincial vote will run with nine polling centres (up from eight), arguing the 2024 consolidation boosted turnout and reduced travel times—after criticism that centralisation could block access for some voters. Transport on Election Day: Tanéo/SMTU confirms the Greater Nouméa bus network will operate on Sunday 28 June, after parties complained Sunday service had been cut and ticket/stop changes worsened access. Voter Access Concerns: Residents in working-class northern suburbs warn that fewer sites plus limited Sunday transport could force long walks, raising fears the changes disproportionately affect elderly and low-income voters. Maritime Security Upgrade: The French Navy patrol vessel Jean-Tranape is set to arrive in Nouméa to replace older ships and expand surveillance for fisheries enforcement and anti-trafficking across the EEZ. Regional Governance: Vanuatu’s Anna Naupa becomes the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, with the bloc including New Caledonia’s FLNKS.
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