AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture Reform Push: Minister Franklyn Wasi says the GREAT Coalition will prioritise implementing the National Agriculture Development Plan 2026–2030, backed by new laws and stronger biosecurity, plus posting agriculture officers to all 50 constituencies. Agriculture Expansion: Government also targets 10,000 hectares of new cocoa and coconut plantations to boost rural jobs and exports. Legal Overhaul: Justice Minister Clezy Rore says three major bills—Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Public Solicitor—will modernise key legal offices, the biggest changes since 1978. National ID & Civil Registration: Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga announces every Solomon Islander will receive a national ID card under a new Civil Registration Bill covering births, deaths and vital events. Honiara Under Pressure: Maelanga calls for urgent action to fix sanitation, waste, infrastructure, drainage, traffic and public order in the capital. Education & Opposition Scrutiny: PM Matthew Wale declares nationwide fee-free education by 2027, while Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare warns the Government will be judged on delivery and demands clarity on costs and funding. Foreign Policy & Oversight: Wale reaffirms the One China policy; Sogavare and the Independent Group press for stronger parliamentary scrutiny of major international deals, including the US shiprider arrangement. Cemetery Laws: Home Affairs also flags new cemetery legislation as burial space pressure grows. Health Support: Australia-backed expansion of HIV prevention, testing and treatment services is set to roll out across provinces. Regional Security Capability: RSIPF’s Drone Support Unit officers are selected to support the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. One China Loan & Digital Push: China’s concessional loan handover for the national broadband project was attended by senior officials and Cabinet.
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