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OFC Pro League: Oceania Football Confederation confirmed all 8 original clubs will return for the next OFC Pro League season, with club licence approvals granted for the 2027 season. FIFA/FFE Governance: OFC welcomed FIFA’s withdrawal of the Forward Enterprise proposal and urged transparency and respect for established processes, after New Zealand pulled support for Infantino. Pacific Unity Test: Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau, ministers failed to agree on a joint response to China’s missile test, underscoring widening diplomatic and security splits. Public Finance & Debt: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told Parliament GDP growth is revised to 3.5% as logging declines, while debt is projected to rise slightly but remain within the 35% debt-to-GDP safety threshold; Parliament also deferred supplementary bills over missing reports. Tax & Revenue: Government moves to tighten tax collection, tackle exemptions and prepare a broad-based consumption tax (VAT) plus further Income Tax Act rewrites. Security & Maritime Capacity: Australia handed over two Naiad vessels to strengthen RSIPF maritime policing, and will also hand over the Lofung border and patrol outpost in August. Infrastructure & Services: Honiara port upgrade work is entering the next phase, traffic signs are being installed on upgraded roads, and a PacFresH2O freshwater security programme was launched. Local Development: Small Malaita received an SBD100,000 PRC grant for boats and an engine to improve sea access to services. Politics & Accountability: Attorney-General Gabriel Suri denied a conflict claim over Panatina Chemists, while the Opposition pressed PM Wale to explain the corporate relationship and how it was managed. Regional Education: Western Province signed education agency agreements with MEHRD to strengthen school-level planning, budgeting and accountability.

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New Australian Vessels Strengthen Solomon Islands Police Maritime Response

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PM WALE SEEKS STRONGER THAILAND PARTNERSHIP IN TRADE, AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM


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