AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale departs for Palau to hand over the PIF chairmanship and address leaders at the 55th Forum, where the agenda is set to run long on geopolitics, transnational crime, energy security and regional unity. Maritime cooperation: The US Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane wrapped a 75-day patrol across Oceania, including a visit to Honiara, and hosted a historic Solomon Islands–US maritime law enforcement agreement to boost fisheries enforcement and protect sovereignty. Press freedom under pressure: Transparency Solomon Islands and IDS founder Ofani Eremae condemned RSIPF questioning of journalist Gina Maka’a and demands to name a confidential source, tied to an Inland Revenue audit dispute. Mining law shake-up: Guadalcanal landowners were warned that proposed amendments to the Mineral Resources Bill could bring major changes, including a possible minimum 30% state interest after discoveries. SME finance restart: Government has reopened the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme to help small businesses access loans, with collateral still a key barrier. Women’s poultry boost: SIART support is helping Gold Ridge women farmers expand broiler production, with first chicks delivered and sales expected in about six weeks.
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