AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShiprider Sovereignty Clash: Solomon Islands opposition leaders are pushing Prime Minister Matthew Wale to release full details of the US shiprider agreement, warning it could tilt maritime enforcement toward foreign powers and weaken sovereignty, while the government says the deal is about tackling illegal fishing and other sea crimes. US Port Funding: Wale also says the US is in advanced talks to finance a major port at Bina Harbour in Malaita, including wharf, power, fuel storage and roads—an economic boost that analysts link to wider Pacific security competition. Rescue on Mt Popomanaseu: Two New Zealand hikers, Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra-Law, were rescued after days trapped on Guadalcanal’s Mount Popomanaseu, with helicopter operations aided by weather and airdropped support. Public Service Attendance Audit: The Auditor General is urging stronger enforcement of SIG’s attendance management policy after an audit found ineffective rollout and major waste of public resources. RSIPF Arrest: RSIPF arrested lifetime murder convict Hency Bosalia after nearly three years on the run, returning him to custody at Rove. Business & Finance: Australia and DBSI back cheaper financing for 10 Solomon Islands SMEs, aiming to expand Indigenous business growth. Environment & Food Security: Japan’s SATREPS begins a long-term sweet potato project with MALD, while communities in North Malaita plant mangroves to protect the Malu’u Market coastline.
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