AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoState Enforcement: The government has taken ownership of MV Wealth under the Immigration Act after a joint investigation found the Belize-flagged vessel entered illegally and carried undeclared cigarettes and unlawful non-citizens. Labour Mobility: Prime Minister Matthew Wale is pushing to raise PALM recruitment to 5,000 Solomon Islanders a year; workers sent home about SBD507 million in 2025. Drought Response: The government has sent relief and a water-security mission to Rennell and Bellona as shortages spread. Moe village residents are also struggling with shortages of food, water and medicine. Regional Partnerships: The ADB’s 2026–30 Pacific strategy includes Solomon Islands and prioritises resilient infrastructure, essential services and stronger institutions. Education: Minister Stephen Kumi says 14 projects are planned for Waimapuru Secondary School in 2027, including water supply and repairs to dormitories, classrooms and staff houses. Fisheries Security: Solomon Islands joined the FFA’s largest 2026 surveillance operation, coordinated from Honiara and involving 17 member countries.
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