AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew Caledonia Provincial Elections: Polling has closed and vote counting is underway after Sunday’s provincial elections, the first territory-wide vote in seven years following the 2024 unrest; 192,584 people were registered, turnout was lower than in 2019, and there were no reported incidents during voting. Security & Election Rules: Authorities deployed about 2,500 law enforcement officers plus drones and armoured vehicles, with an alcohol sales ban in place ahead of election day. Political Balance: Pro-independence parties are expected to remain strong in the North and Loyalty Islands, while anti-independence forces surged in the Southern Province—where Nouméa is—potentially giving them a clear majority there and shaping the future Congress. Tourism & Trade: New Caledonia Tourism and Aircalin appointed Viviana Hales as sales executive for Australia, aiming to deepen links with wholesalers and tour operators. Regional Economy: Papua New Guinea offered Solomon Islands mining know-how, including legal and technical support, as both countries push for stronger resource governance.
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