AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño Impacts Livelihoods: In Western Province, seaweed farmer Wilfred Luiramo says nonstop rain and shifting tides are slowing drying and sales, on top of damage from Cyclone Maila. Climate Push Ahead of COP31: Prime Minister Matthew Wale will travel to Fiji and Tuvalu for pre-COP31 meetings, urging leaders to see sea-level rise impacts and secure loss-and-damage funding. West Papua at the UN: Wale defended his West Papua human rights stance, saying geopolitical sovereignty can’t justify ignoring abuses, while the Opposition urged diplomatic restraint after Indonesia’s response. Education Reform: Teachers’ groups and the Government marked World Teachers’ Day with calls for a 1:35 teacher-student ratio and improved salaries, housing and leave ahead of free education in 2027. Fisheries Update: The beche-de-mer fishery is set to close from 31 October. Security Training: Australia’s Exercise Coastwatchers concluded with 173 RSIPF personnel completing safety-focused courses. Energy Costs: Solomon Power launched a new non-fuel electricity tariff framework for 2026–2028, aiming to cut charges while sustaining renewables and reliability.
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