AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCivil Society: Australia has awarded new grants to five Solomon Islands groups working on youth leadership, women’s rights, disability inclusion and family wellbeing, adding to SBD$17 million in support over three years. Climate and Water: El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions from November to January, worsening pressure on water supplies in a country already reporting shortages. Honiara’s expanded reservoirs and upgraded mains have been handed to Solomon Water to improve supply as demand grows. Commonwealth: Solomon Islands is backing a US$202 million nature initiative and has called for a stronger Commonwealth presence in the Pacific, including a regional office. Disability Rights: The National Disability Forum plans to complain to ZFM over a video it says risks humiliating and exploiting a vulnerable person, and is seeking an apology and removal of the content. Rural Access: East Makira communities have received 11 boats and 25 engines, a SBD$1.5 million project intended to improve transport and emergency medical access. Public Safety: The Met Service has warned Western Province communities of possible thunderstorms and urged small-boat operators to check marine forecasts.
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