AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInfrastructure: Construction is progressing on the SBD 55.8 million Ahanga Wharf on Bellona, with completion now expected in December after difficult ground conditions delayed the project. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela welcomed the Philippines’ appointment of Johnny Sy as honorary consul, saying the role could strengthen trade, investment, education and other ties. Parliament: Solomon Islands is mourning two MPs who died within days of each other: Ulawa/Ugi MP William Bradford and Deputy Speaker David Gina, whose death leaves a vacancy in Parliament. Oversight: Dick Stanley Pirione has been sworn in as the country’s new Ombudsman. Civil society: The Home Affairs Ministry is consulting Western Province stakeholders on a proposed national policy to guide NGO and civil society operations. Mining policy: A government team has studied Papua New Guinea’s minerals sector as Solomon Islands prepares to strengthen its mining framework.
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