AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJapan–Solomon Ties & Fiscal Reform: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela signed a JICA Development Policy Loan in Tokyo to support Solomon Islands’ fiscal stability and reform agenda, with Japan reaffirming long-term backing for stronger institutions and a more resilient economy. Auditor General Bill 2026: Consultations on the Auditor General Bill resumed after Cabinet approval, with the Auditor General and the Public Accounts Committee pushing for stronger legal protections to safeguard the OAG’s independence and resourcing. MP Pay Rise Backlash: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says he will forego the PEC MPs’ salary increase and replace the PEC with a Higher Salaries Commission by end-2027, while Transparency Solomon Islands calls for the pay rise to be revoked amid cost-of-living pressure. Environment & Climate Law Fast-Track: MECDM continues consultations to modernise climate and environmental legislation, aiming to strengthen enforcement, monitoring, and disaster risk reduction. Infrastructure in Malaita: MID and SIRAP2 begin community consultations for north and east road upgrades, including DBST sealing and drainage improvements under World Bank funding. Health Capacity Building: Makira-Ulawa health workers trained to develop local disaster preparedness and response plans for climate and health risks.
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