AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCompetition Law Update: New Caledonia’s Congress passed a competition bill targeting abusive practices like excessive pricing and late payments, with tighter merger controls and a new framework for deferred discounts—while the government withdrew parts that would have expanded the Competition Authority’s powers after lobbying from employers. Mining & Skills Pipeline: In Burns Lake, the mayor is pitching Northern Health to use the College of New Caledonia campus and local hospitals to train heavy equipment and mining operators as major projects ramp up. Kava Supply Pressure: New Caledonia’s kava sector is bracing for job impacts as the imported root price jumps about 40% since early 2026, driven by fuel and freight costs and lower Vanuatu volumes. Sustainable Fisheries: Conservation International expanded its Pacific Tuna Initiative to Palau, building on reforms already underway in Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia to improve tuna governance and market incentives. Regional Industry Context: A Pacific-wide tourism trade win—Fiji selected to host SPTE 2027—signals continued momentum for regional visitor-demand business.
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