AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Caledonia Politics: Virginie Ruffenach, a pro-France leader, has been elected president of the New Caledonia Congress after coalition talks, pledging to rebuild the economy, repair social ties and restore trust in a divided legislature. Earthquake Watch: A shallow M6.3 quake struck west of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia, with no tsunami threat or immediate damage reported—an event that still underlines how quickly the Pacific can shake. Youth Football: Fiji kicked off the OFC Under-16 Men’s Championship with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia, while hosts Papua New Guinea opened with a 4-0 victory over Samoa—setting up a tight race for knockout spots. Connectivity for Remote Areas: OPT-NC says it has completed its first satellite mobile SMS test in New Caledonia with Lynk Global, a step toward phone connectivity where terrestrial coverage is weak. Air Travel Boost: Aircalin’s first Airbus A350-900 has entered final assembly, targeting delivery in December 2026 to strengthen Nouméa’s long-haul links and support tourism and trade.
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