AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPNG–China security debate: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape says Lombrum is a sovereign PNG defence site and rejects “foreign bases,” even as Australia expands its presence at the naval port. Regional infrastructure push: The Quad (India, US, Australia, Japan) plans to jointly develop Fiji port infrastructure, raising fresh questions about US–China rivalry in the Pacific. Solomon Islands diplomacy: Foreign Affairs Minister Rick Houenipwela met Japan’s Ambassador Keiichi Hagiuchi, highlighting Japan’s support including the Kilu’ufi Hospital expansion in Malaita (about SBD120m). Water and health at school: Vavalu Primary in Guadalcanal received new WASH facilities via New Zealand and UNICEF, with gender-friendly ablution blocks and a spring catchment water system. Roadworks in Honiara: Major works on Mendana Avenue will cause CBD traffic delays and lane narrowing until end of July. Church and leadership: East Malaita MP Manasseh Maelanga was ordained an Anglican priest on Pentecost Sunday. Sports and culture: The Aelan Riddim festival returns to Honiara this weekend with artists from PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu. Mining update: Sankamap reports early gold-copper signs at its Kuma project, with drilling ongoing.
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