AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew Caledonia Security Tightens: New alcohol-sale restrictions start Monday across the territory, with tighter rules on shop hours and limits on certain drinks as authorities try to curb violence, accidents and risky gatherings—especially around Greater Nouméa—after the 2024 unrest and a steady drumbeat of curfews and prior limits. Pacific Politics Under Pressure: In Paris, the Senate’s Law Committee has reopened the explosive electoral-roll question, weighing an “organic law” to broaden who can vote in provincial elections—an issue that goes to the heart of the Nouméa Accord and the loyalist vs separatist balance. Melanesian Ocean Push: France backed regional ocean protection at the Melanesian Ocean Summit, while Papua New Guinea announced a “no-take” Western Manus Marine Protected Area to safeguard sharks, turtles, dolphins and fisheries. Tech Watch: Casio’s sound business is still bleeding, but its retro watch boom is lifting profits; meanwhile Google is testing a drop in free Gmail storage for new accounts. Sports Draw: Nigeria’s Falconets land Spain and China in Group F for the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup, with New Caledonia also in the mix.
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