AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoParliament: Solomon Islands is mourning two MPs who died within days: Ulawa/Ugi MP William Marau and Deputy Speaker David Gina. Gina, a former Western Province premier and Rural Development Minister, represented South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepare; the deaths leave two vacant seats. Oversight: Dick Stanley Pirione has been sworn in as the new Ombudsman. Mining Policy: A government team has studied Papua New Guinea’s mineral-sector rules and processing industry as Honiara prepares a Mineral Resources Bill. Civil Society: The Government is consulting provinces on a proposed national NGO policy, which could provide a framework for regulating and supporting NGOs. Accountability: J-PACT is offering six grants of US$2,500 to Pacific journalists, including Solomon Islanders, for investigations into corruption, transparency and governance.
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