AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShiprider Sovereignty Debate: SINU fisheries law expert Dr Transform Aqorau and academic Dr Joe Foukona say the Solomon Islands–U.S. Shiprider Agreement keeps enforcement authority with Solomon Islands officers, pushing back on claims it “sells sovereignty.” Foreign Policy & Security Pacts: PM Matthew Wale reiterates an independent “friends to all, enemies to none” approach after signing a U.S. security pact while already engaged with China, with U.S. officials stressing Solomon Islands law enforcement remains in control. Maritime Governance Work: Government and SIMA develop a 90-day work plan for GREAT Coalition maritime priorities, including a push for an International Shipping Registry. Infrastructure Tender: The government opens the tender for a new climate-resilient Fiu River Bridge under SIRAP2, replacing an ageing crossing in Malaita/West Kwara’ae. Media & Democracy: BBC Media Action finishes fact-checking and verification training for provincial journalists, while another report warns Facebook algorithm changes are sharply reducing reach for Pacific news outlets. Development Delivery: China-aided national broadband infrastructure is handed over; Australia’s Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships round 2 opens for 2026 applications. Environment & Land Rights: Lukulobere Tribe celebrates official protection of 563 hectares of rainforest after earlier logging threats and court action.
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