AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake: A magnitude 6.1 quake struck Solomon Islands on Sunday, according to Germany’s GFZ research centre; its initial report placed the epicentre 10 kilometres deep. Ferry Rescue: Rescue efforts continue for 73 passengers stranded aboard the MV Awka after engine failure on a trip from Anuta to Vanikoro. Aircraft and vessels have delivered or are carrying food, water and medical supplies. Power Costs: Diesel now accounts for 67 per cent of Solomon Power’s operating costs, up from the usual 45–55 per cent. The utility says it is smoothing tariffs, but warns the country needs to move faster towards renewable energy. Local Industry: The UK has handed Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands a new chocolate-processing machine to boost local cocoa production and exports. The social enterprise works with more than 1,000 farmers. Public Service: Ulawa-Ugi MP and former minister William Bradford Marau has died aged 48 after a prolonged illness. He served three consecutive parliamentary terms. Healthcare: Honiara’s Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has begun round-the-clock services, six weeks after opening; more than 8,400 people have visited.
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