AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoShiprider Agreement Debate: Solomon Islands’ new Shiprider Agreement with the United States has sparked a sovereignty row, with the Opposition calling it “selling” the country’s sovereignty and MPs urged to table it in Parliament; maritime law experts say enforcement powers stay with Solomon Islands officers, not the U.S. Maritime Infrastructure: The government has launched the tender for a new climate-resilient Fiu River Bridge in Malaita under SIRAP2, replacing an ageing crossing with a longer, safer two-lane bridge plus pedestrian access. Health Gains: A nationwide scabies treatment campaign in Solomon Islands (and Fiji) cut rates sharply after mass ivermectin dosing, showing the disease can be reduced at country scale. Media Literacy: BBC Media Action completed verification and fact-checking training for provincial journalists in Western and Malaita, tackling fake news and deepfakes. Climate Memory: A life-size “Solomon Siren” sculpture now marks Kale Island’s disappearance under rising seas, designed to become a living reef for marine life. Community & Economy: Australia-Solomon Islands Community Partnerships opened a second 2026 round for projects, while seaweed farmers received boats and motors to boost production. Sports Spotlight: Team Solomon continues at the Commonwealth Games, including Rahuasi’s 800m run and other athletes’ efforts in Glasgow.
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