AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Support: Japan will provide up to 430 million yen in grants, with UNDP support, to help Solomon Islands hold fair elections and strengthen the election management board ahead of unified polls planned for 2028. Sports—Bula Boys: Fiji’s Bula Boys opened the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup with a 3-all draw against Solomon Islands in Suva, despite a late red card for Tevita Waranivalu; young players Maikah Dau and Isimeli Gavidi earned standout moments as Fiji looks ahead to Vanuatu. Football—OFC U-16 Women: New Zealand kept its perfect record to win the OFC U-16 Women’s title, beating New Caledonia 4-0 in Honiara. Public Service—Tribute: Prime Minister Matthew Wale and the GREAT Coalition mourned the passing of former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena. Health—School Support: World Vision Solomon Islands delivered sanitary kits to girls at a remote Guadalcanal school to help reduce absenteeism. Energy—Renewables: Tulagi’s solar power plant was commissioned, aiming to cut diesel reliance and improve reliable electricity for Central Islands. Finance—Card Surcharges: CBSI warned EFTPOS merchants not to add card surcharges, saying the practice is unauthorised and must stop.
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