AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Security: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands will sign a ship-rider agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard next week, with local police aboard patrols to boost enforcement against drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal fishing. Public Services: Honiara residents report another week of patchy water supply, after Solomon Water said repairs to the Ngossi pumping main would restore service within 48 hours. Politics & Cost of Living: MPs have voted themselves a second pay rise in two years, with amended 2026 entitlements taking effect from 1 April, likely reigniting debate as households struggle. Climate & Cities: Solomon Islands warns the UN that climate change and rapid urban growth are reshaping towns, pushing demand for housing, roads and water while raising coastal flooding risks. Infrastructure: Bitumen spraying and prime coat work has started on Auki town road sections under a China-aid rehabilitation project. Sports: Solomon Islands Under-16 booked a semi-final spot with a 3-1 win over Tahiti, setting up a clash with Fiji. Regional Diplomacy: Opposition MPs demand PM Wale disclose the number and cost of political appointments; Wale also signs a Letter of Intent to re-establish the Peace Corps in Solomon Islands.
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