AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Security & Diplomacy: US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau visited Solomon Islands and signed an agreement with Foreign Affairs Minister Rick Houenipwela to restore the Peace Corps after 26 years, while also backing preservation of the Bloody Ridge battlefield. Parliament & Natural Resources: The Bills and Legislation Committee rejected claims that more consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would cost $1b, warning rushed changes could fracture trust and destabilise communities; it recommended the bill be withdrawn for wider consultation. Public Finance: The IMF warned weak financial management is constraining government delivery, projecting slower growth in 2026 and urging realistic, fully financed budgets and fiscal discipline. Infrastructure Accountability: MID condemned continued damage to road signs under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project, urging communities to protect public assets. Elections & Governance: UNDP is exploring technology to reduce electoral malpractice ahead of 2028 elections, alongside reforms to strengthen accountability in electoral bodies. Human Rights & Democracy: Transparency Solomon Islands marked International Democracy Day by stressing democracy depends on human rights and accountability beyond elections. Education & Skills: The first five students departed for China under the “1,000 students per year” initiative to build vocational and science-teacher capacity.
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