AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Music Spotlight: The Aelan Riddim Festival is back in Honiara this weekend, with artists from PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu (including Vanuatu’s Shaza) joining Solomon Islands performers for a big Melanesian lineup at Pacific Crown Hotel. Regional Sports & Talent: Vanuatu United FC striker Alex Saniel took home the Golden Boot at the inaugural OFC Pro League after scoring 11 goals, while Oceania Championships in Suva saw Fiji’s Tolu Young win three gold medals. Vanuatu in the News (Global): A report says Russian drone strikes hit merchant ships including vessels flying the flag of Vanuatu, underlining how the Pacific nation’s shipping links are affected by conflict routes. Arts & Culture (Elsewhere): Sony World Photography Awards 2026 crowned a Photographer of the Year, while a separate piece dives into how AI is reshaping what “authentic” photography means. Court & Crime (Elsewhere): A man accused in a 1994 Chadstone armed robbery faces court after police reopened the case with new intelligence.
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