AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale has arrived in Washington for high-level talks with US officials, including the State Department, Development Finance Corporation, Millennium Challenge Corporation and Peace Corps, with a focus on development cooperation and economic opportunities before moving on to Tokyo for talks with Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi. Climate & energy: MECDM says Phase 1 of the Mini Solar Power Project is complete, with solar systems installed and verified across 25 constituencies nationwide, funded through cooperation with China’s Embassy and Ever Exceed SI. Infrastructure & services: MP Rick Hou handed over a $300,000+ Niu Ples community water supply project in Small Malaita, urging residents to take ownership and maintain standpipes; meanwhile, Mendana Avenue asphalt works in Honiara are progressing toward completion in early August. Governance: Three Acting Permanent Secretaries were sworn in, including new acting heads for Police/National Security, Infrastructure Development and Health. Sports: Solomon Islands booked OFC U-16 semi-final spots after a 3-1 win over Tahiti, setting up a last-four clash with Fiji, while Team Solomon unveiled its 13 athletes for Glasgow 2026 and named a new Chef de Mission. Health: WHO marks World No Tobacco Day with calls for stronger action against tobacco marketing targeting young people, echoed by Solomon Islands’ Health Minister.
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