AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOuter-Island Transport: A new call from Vanuatu academics says recent boat tragedies in TAFEA should push government to deliver safer, more regular and reliable air and sea links for Aniwa, Futuna, Erromango and beyond—because transport gaps hit health care, schools, markets and jobs. Mining Governance (Women’s Role): In Solomon Islands, a workshop in Honiara backed by the British High Commission and UNDP focused on boosting women’s voices in mining communities and strengthening transparency and accountability through better engagement in EITI processes. Trade Capacity Building: Vanuatu’s Ministry of Tourism and Trade Development has appointed a consultant team to develop the Cayman Islands’ first Trade Development Framework, part of a wider trade agenda. Cruise & Connectivity Pressure: Auckland unveiled a 10-year cruise plan to win back ships as visits fall, while Royal Caribbean is expanding Asia-Pacific deployments—both underline how tourism logistics can make or break island economies. Earthquake Alert: A magnitude 6.1 quake struck off Vanuatu with no early damage reports and no tsunami warning issued.
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