AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOFC U-16 Football: Solomon Islands booked a semi-final spot with a 3-1 win over Tahiti, setting up a last-four clash with Fiji after a strong start and clinical finishing. Water & Rural Development: MP Rick Hou handed over a $300,000-plus Niu Ples water supply project funded through CDF, including catchment, pipelines, storage and community standpipes. Renewable Energy: MECDM says Phase 1 of the Mini Solar Power Project is complete, installing 6.2kWh and 5kWh systems across 25 constituencies nationwide with over SBD 800,000 in solar equipment. Governance: Three Acting Permanent Secretaries were sworn in—Julia Twumasi (Police), Mike Qaqara (Infrastructure), and Dr Gregory Loki Jilin (Health). Health: WHO marks World No Tobacco Day with calls to protect young people from tobacco marketing; Health Minister Morris Toiraena warns against “safer” claims for e-cigarettes and heated products. Sports & Commonwealth: Team Solomon unveiled 13 athletes for Glasgow 2026 and named Naoyuki Fujiyama as new Chef de Mission after Michael Chan stepped down. Climate Storytelling: Mark Ruffalo narrates “Solwata,” an immersive documentary premiering at Venice Immersive on Solomon Islands’ climate crisis and possible relocation. Transport Update: Solomon Airlines’ domestic service is set to improve as a second twin otter returns from maintenance, easing schedule disruptions.
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