AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarine Conservation & Fisheries: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a transboundary marine protected area announced by PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji, aiming to protect biodiversity across territorial waters—but details on size, enforcement and community consultation remain thin, raising “paper park” concerns. Tourism & Local Supply Chains: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism met hospitality operators in Port Vila with MALFB to tackle weak, unreliable local produce supply—especially vegetables and eggs—highlighting how tourism growth depends on steadier farm-to-plate links. Digital Connectivity: A new ITU/Internet Society report spotlights community-run internet networks as a practical fix for remote island and rural offline populations, stressing local participation and sustainable funding over “set-and-forget” rollout models, with Vanuatu included among case studies. Agribusiness Exports: Fiji’s Food Processors Limited is pushing into fresh and frozen export markets (including Vanuatu) while seeking better farmer finance via potential links with the Fiji Development Bank to expand production. Tourism Support: Carnival Adventure donated tableware to Vanuatu’s outer-island bungalow and guest house operators, backing small tourism businesses with 600 glasses and 1,500 plates and bowls.
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