AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolitical Accountability: The Government has referred allegations that Prime Minister Matthew Wale helped plan and finance the 2021 Honiara riots to police. It says it will not comment further while the process is under way. Jobs and Remittances: The Government wants to grow the Pacific labour mobility scheme to 5,000 workers a year. Workers sent home an estimated SBD507 million in the year to June 2025, and officials say they are working to help returnees invest their skills and earnings at home. Elections: Pacific electoral officials meeting in Honiara discussed election security, AI and foreign interference. The Electoral Commission is proposing 23 December for a fresh Matangi Ward 7 by-election after a tie, pending legal advice. Health Oversight: Parliament is inviting submissions for an inquiry into C-section services at the National Referral Hospital, including staffing, supplies and emergency referrals from the provinces. Maritime Safety: After 73 people were rescued from the stranded MV Awka, MP Peter Shanel Agovaka urged the Government to address Temotu’s transport and emergency-response gaps. Education: Australia has given SINU more than SBD2 million in computers and learning resources as the Government prepares to introduce free education in 2027.
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