AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLeadership: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says he is recovering well in Australia and expects to return home this week. Political Reform: The government is proposing constitutional changes to curb party defections, unstable coalitions and repeated no-confidence votes, while strengthening Parliament and the Judiciary. Citizenship Bill: A parliamentary committee and the Bar Association have questioned the proposed amendments’ policy basis and the need for change; Home Affairs says they are needed to protect national security. Economy: Consumer prices rose 0.9% in September and were 5% higher than a year earlier. Mining Transparency: The UK, government, mining companies and civil society met in Honiara to set priorities for Solomon Islands’ return to the EITI transparency initiative. Temotu: The upgraded Lata airport has been handed over, with a Vanikoro airport and eastern border patrol base planned for 2027. Health: Nearly 20 health workers trained in basic ear care will help children get treatment at local clinics, while Lata Hospital says it needs more doctors, nurses and supplies. Climate Outlook: Forecasters expect two to three cyclones regionally this season, while El Niño brings drought concerns across Solomon Islands.
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