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 recovery, stronger trust, and a push to rebuild economic tools and social cohesion amid a divided pro-independence vs loyalist Congress. Earthquake Watch: A shallow M6.3 quake struck west of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia, with no tsunami threat reported and no immediate damage—though it’s a reminder to stay alert in the Pacific Ring of Fire. OFC Youth Football: Fiji and Papua New Guinea surged in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Port Moresby, with PNG beating Samoa 4-0 and Fiji following up with a 5-0 win over Samoa; New Caledonia’s hopes took a hit after a 1-0 loss to PNG. Connectivity Trial: OPT-NC and Lynk Global completed a first satellite mobile SMS test in New Caledonia, showing phones can send messages in areas without terrestrial coverage. Vanuatu-France Islands Dispute: Vanuatu says it will take its long-running sovereignty fight with France over the Matthew and Hunter Islands to international legal options after talks failed.
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