AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoEmergency Services: St John Ambulance says calls are outpacing its resources: pregnancy-related emergencies rose 38%, while the government funds just one ambulance. Mining Transparency: The UK, EITI experts, government, companies and civil society met in Honiara to set priorities for the country’s renewed transparency initiative. Cyclone Recovery: Transparency Solomon Islands wants details on how the $75 million Maila recovery fund is being spent and when families in Western and Choiseul will receive help. Citizenship Bill: Parliamentary scrutiny has exposed concerns over the proposed amendments, including a lack of clear policy justification and safeguards against people becoming stateless. The government says the changes are needed for national security. Political Reform: The government is proposing constitutional changes to curb defections and unstable coalitions, regulate no-confidence motions and strengthen institutional independence. Water Supply: Three new reservoirs and trunk mains are expected to improve Honiara’s water reliability for more than 105,000 residents. Leadership: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says he is recovering in Australia and expects to return home this week.
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