AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism: New Caledonia has been named among Lonely Planet’s destinations to visit in 2027, adding fresh international attention to the archipelago. Sailing Links: A Pacific Rally celebration in Nouméa brought yacht crews together with local tourism and marina groups, highlighting the islands as a stopover on routes to Australia and New Zealand. Political Future: Pacific representatives renewed calls for a UN visiting mission to New Caledonia, citing ongoing political uncertainty and social and economic pressures since the deadly 2024 unrest. At a separate Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting, leaders and FLNKS representatives discussed self-determination and regional priorities. Environment: Rusa deer, introduced from Java in 1870, are estimated to number 250,000 to 370,000 and threaten the islands’ unique native plants.
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