AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTerritorial Politics: Milakulo Tukumuli, from the pro-France “kingmaker” Eveil Océanien party, has been elected President of New Caledonia’s collegial government by the 54-member Congress, with Christopher Gygès named Vice-President—an outcome tied to the June 28 provincial vote and a governance pact. Public Finance & Recovery: France has approved a second phase of its Economic and Social Reconstruction Pact for New Caledonia, adding €84.7m (CFP10.1bn) for 50 infrastructure and development projects to rebuild the economy, create jobs and improve services. Regional Trade & Logistics: Swire Projects delivered a 184-tonne bow section and six heavy barges from Vietnam to Brisbane, then sent the cargo onward to Nouméa, supporting project cargo capability in the Pacific. Maritime Dispute Watch: Vanuatu says talks with France on the maritime boundary with New Caledonia remain blocked over sovereignty claims to the uninhabited islands of Matthew and Hunter, with a new push for a settlement still stalled. Sports & Business Tourism: France-backed recovery and governance changes come as OFC Men’s Champions League hosting plans and regional sports events keep drawing investment and attention across the Pacific.
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