AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolice shake-up: Solomon Islands Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu has suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso, setting up a constitutional tribunal after allegations were said to have been missed in the appointment process. Drug bust links to Solomon Islands: Australia charged six men over a cocaine and meth import ring worth about A$100m, with a suspected “mothership” detained in the Solomon Islands as part of the investigation. Security talks gain momentum: Australia and Papua New Guinea backed efforts to explore a regional security pact proposed by Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele, while Solomon Islands officials say security and development must move together. Regional leadership milestone: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa became the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Governance and planning: CBSI launched procurement for a new eight-storey headquarters in Honiara, and Western Province Premier Billy Veo urged SINIIP projects be transparent and community-centred. Customs update: Solomon Islands Customs introduced new ASYCUDA World manifest data requirements for shipping and airline agents.
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