AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCourt & Politics: A Paris court has dropped all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin and 13 others over the May 2024 unrest, citing “insufficient” evidence, but prosecutors have announced an appeal—sparking fresh polarised reactions as New Caledonia’s provincial election campaign heats up. Travel & Tourism: Fiji Airways says it will restore direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September (twice weekly), a boost for connectivity between Fiji and New Caledonia. Pacific Safety: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, the US Tsunami Warning Centre issued advisories across much of the Pacific including New Caledonia, while New Zealand says there’s no tsunami threat to its shores. Local Culture on Cruise Stops: Carnival Cruise Line reminded passengers that Lifou (New Caledonia) expects conservative dress ashore—no topless sunbathing and no certain swimwear—warning guests to respect local customs. Environment: A new study reports mangrove loss is now reversing, with more and denser forests than two decades ago, highlighting the role of mangroves in storm and tsunami protection.
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