AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Papua Diplomacy: Solomon Islands’ Opposition urged the GREAT Government to show restraint after Indonesia pushed back on Wale’s UN West Papua remarks, while Wale again called for an independent UN High Commissioner visit to verify alleged abuses. UN Human Rights Update: Solomon Islands backed 140 of 181 UN Universal Periodic Review recommendations but noted 41, including sensitive calls on same-sex relationships, abortion and death-penalty abolition. Retirement & Cost of Living: SINPF announced a 5.5% crediting rate for the year to June 2026 (down from 8%), and the national CPI rose 1.3% in August. Energy Reform: The UK and MMERE agreed next steps to draft laws for an independent energy regulator to cut diesel dependence and support cheaper power. Agriculture & Food Security: MALD’s rice trials (MAL 1 and MAL 2) are in final field stage ahead of harvest, with yield and quality tests next. Sports: Solomon Islands’ MSG Prime Minister’s Cup hopes ended after a 1-1 draw with PNG as Fiji beat New Caledonia; Navua also faces injury worries ahead of the IDC. Regional Women’s Trade: Honiara market vendors travelled to Fiji to learn from the Pacific women’s expo and build new business links.
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