AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndo-Pacific Diplomacy: Japan and Solomon Islands leaders met in Tokyo, agreeing to deepen cooperation ahead of PALM11 and announcing ¥3 billion (about US$18.3m) in low-interest Japanese loans. Security & China-US Ties: Solomon Islands’ pivot continues as China urges “openness” and says cooperation shouldn’t target any third party after Honiara’s planned US Coast Guard ship-rider patrol deal. Climate Law Reform: MECDM is pushing fast-track environment and climate legislative reforms, with consultations focused on stronger enforcement, disaster readiness and sustainable development. Public Finance Oversight: The Auditor General and the Public Accounts Committee are calling for legal protections to safeguard the Auditor General’s independence as the Auditor General Bill 2026 moves forward. Cost of Living Politics: PM Matthew Wale says he will forego MPs’ salary rise and replace the PEC with a new Higher Salaries Commission, while civil society is calling for the pay increase to be revoked. Roads & Resilience: Malaita road upgrades are advancing with DBST sealing and drainage improvements under SIRAP2, alongside community consultations in West Kwara’ae and East Malaita. Sports: Solomon Islands’ U-16s face PNG in a third-place playoff for the final FIFA U-17 World Cup spot, while the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are underway with Pacific teams competing.
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