AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChina Security Review: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says the government has started a review of its 2022 security agreement with China, promising “no more secrecy” and insisting no treaty should stand without Parliament’s informed consent. Parliament Watch: Opposition and MPs are pushing for transparency and costing across major plans, while PAC hearings continue to scrutinise supplementary budgets, including funding requests for SIBC and MEHRD. Free Education Debate: Government moves to lay groundwork for fee-free education in 2027, but MPs including Tozen Leokana warn the policy needs classrooms, teachers, infrastructure and a clear 10-year funding plan before it starts. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Central Bank Governor Luke Forau backs the idea of a sovereign wealth fund to manage shocks, while MPs like Rollen Seleso want legally enforceable benefit-sharing for customary landowners and provinces. Local Governance & Revenue: Guadalcanal will pilot a mobile system for business licence fees and property taxes using M-SELEN to cut cash handling and improve transparency. Pacific Connectivity: Australia says all Pacific Islands Forum members, including Solomon Islands, are now connected via undersea cables, boosting access to digital services. Sports: Auckland City rallied to beat Central Coast 2-1 in the OFC Men’s Champions League, while Japan donated 50 footballs to SIFF to boost grassroots youth football.
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