AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSolomon Islands Power Shift: Matthew Wale has been sworn in as Prime Minister after winning a tight parliamentary vote, promising “discipline and prudent management” as the country steadies itself after Jeremiah Manele’s no-confidence ouster. China-Diplomacy Reset: Wale says his government will stick to the one-China principle and deepen cooperation with Beijing, but he’s also signalled he will scrutinise the 2022 security deal that once made him a sharp critic. Cabinet Locked In: Wale moved fast to complete a full 24-member Cabinet over the weekend. Dolphin Trade U-turn: In the final days of the previous government, a dolphin export ban was lifted—then Wale reinstated it, warning it could damage the tuna industry’s international reputation. Workplace Safety Push: A regional campaign is calling for urgent action against violence and harassment at work, urging governments to ratify and enforce ILO Convention 190. Football Community Mourns: OFC reports the death of SIFF property and facilities manager Reuben Oimae, a long-time turf and stadium expert across the Pacific.
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