AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoSINU Appeal: The university plans to challenge a $1.47 million High Court award to former librarian Don Karunanayake. Vice-Chancellor Transform Aqorau accepted responsibility for the dismissal, after the court found the university failed to justify it and follow proper process. Regional Diplomacy: As Honiara hosts the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting, Secretary-General Baron Waqa urged unity. The Pacific Conference of Churches is meanwhile calling for a review of Israel’s new Forum partnership and consultation with communities. Labour Mobility: The government wants to send 5,000 workers to Australia each year, expanding recruitment and the Labour Mobility Unit. Officials say remittances brought an estimated $500 million into the economy last year. Health Policy: The government and Gavi are working on vaccination priorities and plans for future funding, including getting vaccines safely to remote clinics. Tourism: International arrivals reached 28,458 in 2025, up 13% from 2024 and close to pre-pandemic levels. The government is targeting 100,000 visitors a year by 2035.
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