AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoMining Transparency: The UK joined Solomon Islands officials, companies and civil society in Honiara to plan implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, after the country’s readmission in September. Constituency Funds: More than 100 people attended Ministry of Rural Development sessions in Malaita Outer Islands on the CDF Act 2023, including rules on constituency plans, funds and reporting. Citizenship Bill: Parliamentary scrutiny is intensifying: MPs and the Bar Association question the need for the amendments and the lack of a clear policy basis, while the Citizenship Commission warns revocation could leave some people stateless without stronger appeal safeguards. The Government says the bill is needed to protect national security. Constitutional Reform: The GREAT Coalition proposes changes to curb defections and unstable coalitions, regulate no-confidence motions and establish a more stable parliamentary term; the package also includes recognition of Solomon Islands’ Christian identity. Public Services: Three new Honiara reservoirs add more than 8.5 million litres of water storage, with the project expected to benefit over 105,000 residents. Prime Minister: Matthew Wale says he is recovering well in Australia and expects to return home this week.
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