AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth System Restructuring: New Caledonia’s health sector is under pressure from rising chronic illness, an ageing population, youth addictions, caregiver shortages, costly medical evacuations and tight finances, as officials and providers meet in Nouméa City Hall to plan “achievable, priority, and sustainable” reforms focused on making health jobs more attractive, reorganising care delivery, and securing long-term funding. Competition Law Update: Congress adopted a competition bill to curb abusive practices like excessive pricing and late payments, including new rules on dominant-position abuses, tighter merger controls, and revised payment deadlines (30 days from invoice issuance), while the government removed 10 articles that would have expanded the Competition Authority’s powers after lobbying from employers. Local Culture & Tourism Note: Carnival has warned cruise guests that Lifou dress codes require modest swimwear (no g-strings, thongs, monokinis/manikins, or topless sunbathing), with swimwear only for beaches or pools. Climate & Oceans Context: A new report highlights how Super El Niño can disrupt marine ecosystems and fisheries by warming seas, weakening upwelling and reducing plankton productivity—key risks for island food security.
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