AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVanuatu-France Island Row: Vanuatu says it will take its decades-old sovereignty dispute with France over Matthew and Hunter islands to international legal action after talks failed, arguing control of the uninhabited outcrops also determines rights to surrounding waters and resources under maritime law. New Caledonia Politics: After June 28 elections, pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected president of the New Caledonia Congress, striking a coalition with Oceanian Awakening to secure a majority and set a recovery agenda amid a divided pro- and anti-independence landscape. Pacific Business & Connectivity: OPT-NC and Lynk Global completed New Caledonia’s first satellite SMS test using direct-to-device technology, aiming to extend mobile connectivity to areas without terrestrial coverage. Aircalin Fleet Upgrade: Aircalin signed financing for its first A350-900, with delivery due in December 2026, supported by a bank pool plus French state incentives, to strengthen Nouméa’s long-haul links. Maritime Disruption: Carnival Adventure’s Vanuatu/New Caledonia cruise had a delayed Port Vila departure that cancelled a Mystery Island stop, with refunds and onboard credit for affected passengers.
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