AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Accountability: Dick Stanley Pirione was sworn in as Solomon Islands’ new Ombudsman, filling a vacancy left by Fred Fakarii’s death. The independent office investigates maladministration and abuse of power; the Governor-General urged Pirione to act with integrity and independence. MPs’ Medical Costs: An ABC investigation found the Prime Minister’s Office spent about A$1.5 million on overseas care for MPs in 2025, compared with A$1.2 million allocated for ordinary citizens. It raised questions about access and approval processes as patients struggle to secure treatment. Political Allegations: The Government says a police case has been lodged over claims that Prime Minister Matthew Wale and his special secretary helped plan and fund the 2021 Honiara riots. It says it will not comment while police handle the matter. Labour Mobility: The Government aims to grow the PALM workforce to 5,000 annually. Workers sent home an estimated SBD507 million in the year to June 2025, and officials say support is needed to help returning workers invest their skills and earnings. Maritime Safety: After all 73 people aboard the disabled MV Awka were rescued, MP Peter Shanel Agovaka called for urgent action on transport and emergency response in remote Temotu.
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