AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Diplomacy: Taiwan will attend the 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau later this month as a development partner, after being barred last year when Solomon Islands hosted; Forum officials say it’s an “open invitation” this time. Regional Security: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July missile test, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters saying two members blocked consensus—leaving the issue for leaders in Palau. Education Policy: PM Matthew Wale told Parliament the country backs the “Free Education” principle for all children, with the policy design and costing to be finalised for the budget session. Local Governance: Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu accepted Wale’s unreserved apology for missing the province’s Second Appointed Day celebrations. Infrastructure & Trade: Australia says all 18 Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to undersea cables; in Solomon Islands, Seghe Market construction is 75% complete and Bloody Ridge’s stolen WWII plaque has been replaced. Economy & Energy: Government reforms would let it take up to a 25% stake in major mining projects and cut power costs, while works begin on a transmission line to bring renewable electricity from Tina River to Honiara.
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