AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClean Energy & Skills: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is deepening ties with Papua New Guinea, including announcing a Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) at Don Bosco Technological Institute in Port Moresby to build local capacity for solar installation, operations and maintenance. US Travel Policy: The US has made permanent a refundable visa bond of about K88,200 (US$20,000) for B-1/B-2 business and tourist applicants from Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands Forum states, aimed at reducing overstays. Vanuatu–PNG Diplomacy: PNG and Vanuatu have broken ground on a new PNG diplomatic mission in Port Vila, with Vanuatu donating land and pledging VT100 million to support closer cooperation on infrastructure, climate policy and economic development. Domestic Aviation Pressure (Santo): Two years after Air Vanuatu’s liquidation, Santo’s tourism and business group says connectivity is still unreliable, with ongoing flight disruptions and cargo uplift limits. Education & Human Capital: Pikinini Playtime warns that about 70% of Vanuatu children can’t read or write at expected levels, calling it a “national disaster” and pushing for teacher-focused reforms. Regional Fisheries Cashflow: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency has delivered a second 2026 payout of US$50.42m under the US-Pacific tuna treaty, supporting Pacific island economies. Kava Supply & Trade: Calmer Co has expanded long-term premium noble kava sourcing into PNG and Vanuatu via a reserved minimum monthly supply capacity deal, strengthening supply resilience.
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