AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSolomon Islands Power Shift: Matthew Wale has been elected prime minister after a tight, secret ballot in parliament, winning 26 votes to 22 over Peter Shanel Agovaka, following the ousting of Jeremiah Manele in a no-confidence vote—Wale says “change is coming” while keeping an eye on the China security deal signed in 2022. Election Fallout: Maelanga has withdrawn from the PM race, leaving a two-man contest, as lawmakers vote amid tight security in Honiara. Public Safety Shock (PNG): PNG police officers deployed to the Solomons were disarmed, stood down and face deportation after an alleged violent altercation near Honiara involving threats with a firearm. Energy Push: The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority and the ADB have signed on to develop the country’s first large-scale grid-connected solar PV project, aiming to cut heavy diesel dependence. Culture & Film: Doc Edge Festival 2026 has unveiled its programme with 28 world premieres running 24 June–10 August.
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