AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoOcean Protection Push: Solomon Islands has joined Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Fiji in planning the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, a network of linked marine protected areas meant to safeguard migration routes and spawning grounds. Parliament Leadership: David Gina was elected unopposed as the new Deputy Speaker, pledging integrity and impartial administration of parliamentary business, with PM Matthew Wale and the GREAT Coalition congratulating him. Fisheries Funding: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says the US-Pacific Tuna Treaty remains vital after a second 2026 distribution worth about US$50.42m reached member states. Search-and-Rescue Update: Two New Zealand hikers, Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra-Law, were rescued after days trapped on Mount Popomanaseu following torrential rain and landslides; Solomon Islands authorities and partners including Australia supported the response. Provincial Governance & Accountability: Deputy PM Francis Sade backed Guadalcanal’s call to clear provincial audit backlogs and deliver audits annually, linking it to transparency and trust. Security & Training: UN Police Peacekeeping training was launched for 50 Pacific and Timor-Leste officers, including Solomon Islands police, to build mission-ready capacity. Health Policy: Solomon Islands reaffirmed its antimicrobial resistance commitment after submitting to WHO’s TrACSS self-assessment survey.
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