AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVanuatu Electoral Roll Scrutiny: Vanuatu’s electoral roll still dates back to 1980, with the Electoral Commission chair saying names of deceased people remain because deletions require death certificates, while duplications and proxy voting concerns continue despite ID cards in the snap election. Pacific Security Watch: A regional security expert warns Pacific priorities can get sidelined as more Australia-linked alliances and new security groupings add complexity to a crowded Pacific security landscape. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: The International Seabed Authority Assembly is underway in Kingston as Pacific civil society and groups push for a global deep-sea mining moratorium, arguing there isn’t enough science to guarantee ocean safety. Pacific Aid and Influence: A new Lowy Institute report says Australia still leads Pacific development finance, while China’s visible “small but strategic” projects—often via state contractors—shape perceptions of influence. Earthquake Roundup: Earthquakes were reported in the Philippines, Tonga and Vanuatu, including a 5.0 quake in Vanuatu.
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