AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVisa Policy & Mobility: The US has made its visa bond pilot permanent, with consular officers able to set refundable deposits up to USD 20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Cuba, starting Monday after Federal Register publication. EU–Vanuatu Partnership: EU Ambassador Barbara Plinkert wrapped a five-day visit to mark Vanuatu’s 46th Independence Day, reaffirming cooperation on agriculture, infrastructure, climate resilience, governance and investment. Language & Identity: Bislama Language Week in New Zealand is celebrating Vanuatu’s independence and the creole’s role in connecting Ni-Vanuatu communities, with thousands marking the anniversary across schools and community groups. Ocean Conservation: Melanesian nations are pushing ahead with the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a massive transboundary marine protected area that now includes Solomon Islands alongside Vanuatu, PNG and Fiji. Energy for Outer Islands: A Pacific solar push is helping youth leaders from Vanuatu and beyond build and maintain solar systems, aiming for more reliable power and resilience.
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