AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Reform: Solomon Islands marks World Teachers’ Day with renewed focus on improving teacher pay and conditions, including a new salary and classification structure and plans for housing and annual leave arrangements by 2027, as SINTA pushes for a 1:35 teacher-student ratio ahead of free universal education in 2027. West Papua Diplomacy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale defends his West Papua human rights stance at UNGA, saying it’s justice not politics, while the Opposition urges diplomatic restraint after Indonesia’s response. Security Cooperation: Australia’s Defence Cooperation Program wraps up Exercise Coastwatchers 2026, with 173 RSIPF personnel completing 22 courses, including maritime safety and emergency medical training. Climate & Integrity: Pacific leaders meet ahead of COP31 to keep 1.5°C within reach, while Transparency International calls for stronger ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for COP31. Economy & Services: The government’s operating deficit widens to SBD$37m in August as revenue falls, and Solomon Power launches a 2026–2028 non-fuel tariff framework aimed at affordability alongside renewable investment. Sports & Youth: Fiji’s Bula Boys and Vanuatu set for MSG Prime Minister’s Cup finals, while Solomon Islands chess Team Solomon returns with a new national record from the FIDE Olympiad.
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