AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJudicial Autonomy Push: The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet met justice, judiciary and finance officials to map next steps for Solomon Islands’ judicial autonomy reforms, aiming for an independent judiciary with autonomous budget support. PM’s Overseas Moves: Prime Minister Matthew Wale will travel to Washington and Tokyo, with meetings expected across US agencies and Japan, returning home on 26 July. COP31 Call: Indigenous leaders from across the region told governments “no more tokenism” and urged Indigenous leadership to be central to climate decisions ahead of COP31. Health Upgrades in Malaita: Japan-funded improvements to Kilu’ufi Hospital were handed over in Auki, but Malaita leaders warned many facilities still haven’t been renovated and patient outcomes remain weak. Water Support for Guadalcanal: New Zealand High Commission delivered 39 water tanks to Tasimboko Ward to ease ongoing drinking-water shortages. Weather Alert: SIMS issued strong wind warning 83, urging mariners and coastal residents to prepare for rough seas and hazardous conditions. Sports Spotlight: Solomon Islands’ U-16 men beat Vanuatu 2-1 in the OFC tournament, while athlete Stephen Rahuasi began final Commonwealth Games preparations in Brisbane. Independence Celebrations: Australia marked 48 years of Solomon Islands independence, with Honiara’s celebrations also highlighted by the High Commissioner in Melbourne.
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