AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew Caledonia Politics: President Milakulo Tukumuli laid out a six-month recovery roadmap in Congress, warning pension and health schemes face short-term collapse and flagging a US$420m healthcare deficit, alongside moves to cut government spending after the 2024 unrest. Travel Security: Smartraveller urged visitors to exercise a high degree of caution in New Caledonia, citing political tensions, possible protests turning violent, and potential curfews or alcohol bans. Regional Security & Disaster Prep: Pacific leaders met in Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with the agenda shaped by Taiwan, ocean minerals, and competing defense partnerships—while a separate Honiara gathering pushed for stronger earthquake, tsunami and geohazard monitoring across the region, including New Caledonia. Diplomacy Watch: Kiribati is considering constitutional change to make it harder for future governments to switch diplomatic recognition away from China. Sport (New Caledonia in focus): Nigeria’s Falconets are preparing for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with New Caledonia listed in their group; Nigeria beat Poland 1-0 in a warm-up and later made late squad changes after visa problems.
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