AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPrime Minister’s overseas push: PM Matthew Wale will depart Honiara this Sunday for official visits to Washington D.C. and Tokyo, meeting US and Japanese counterparts to deepen cooperation; he’s expected back on 26 July. Judicial autonomy drive: OPMC says ministries and the judiciary have aligned next steps for judicial autonomy reforms, aiming for an independent but accountable judiciary. Health and infrastructure: Japan’s JICA has formally handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, while Malaita Premier Elija Asilaua warns many facilities haven’t been renovated for years. Tobacco control: Health Minister Morris Toiraena warns the tobacco industry is targeting youth with “safer” products, urging stronger enforcement and a review of the Tobacco Act. Rural water and services: New Zealand funded 39 water tanks for 30 Tasimboko villages, and MRD reports East Choiseul’s 2025 CDP rollout delivered fisheries, solar and water support. Agriculture and cashflow: CEMA’s “Farmer First” campaign says faster payments and better market access are improving cocoa and copra livelihoods. Transport reliability: Solomon Airlines expects more normal domestic schedules after the second twin otter returns from maintenance, with the Dash-8 still pending. Regional security backdrop: China’s submarine-launched missile test has renewed calls for a Pacific-led security agreement, while peace groups urge leaders to resist militarisation.
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