AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoDrought Response: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare says the government’s drought plan may lack resources and coordination as communities face water shortages, food insecurity and health risks. He is urging faster action as El Niño is expected to persist into 2027. Renewable Energy: The government, Solomon Power and the Asian Development Bank have commissioned the Munda solar plant, with 1 megawatt of capacity and battery storage to reduce reliance on diesel. Infrastructure: Australia has provided a further SBD$10 million for road upgrades from Waita to Marou Bay in West Makira, with the work intended to support local businesses and workers. Labour Mobility: The government is aiming to place 5,000 Solomon Islanders in Australia’s PALM scheme each year; Australia has allocated 300 permanent-residence visa places for Solomon Islanders in 2026–27. University Governance: SINU plans to appeal a High Court ruling ordering it to pay former librarian Don Karunanayake more than $1.47 million. Vice-Chancellor Transform Aqorau accepted responsibility for the dismissal and said the university would review the case.
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