AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOFC U-16 Football: Solomon Islands booked a semi-final spot with a 3-1 win over Tahiti, setting up a last-four clash with Fiji after goals from George Lea’i, Jayer Makarani and a late Tahiti reply. Sports Round-Up: New Zealand also advanced with a 6-1 demolition of Tahiti, while Solomon Islands earlier fought back to beat Vanuatu 2-1 to stay in the hunt. Public Health: WHO is calling for tougher action to protect Solomon Islands youth from tobacco, warning against flavoured products and “tobacco-free” claims, as the Health Minister vows stronger enforcement and a review of the Tobacco Act. Community Water & Health: New Zealand-backed water tanks have been handed to 30 Tasimboko villages in Guadalcanal, and Japan/JICA has formally upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita—urging local leaders to fund and maintain the facilities. Governance & Diplomacy: Speaker Patteson Oti and Clerk Jefferson Hallu attended a Pacific parliamentary conference in Perth, and PM Matthew Wale is set to visit Washington and Tokyo. Business & Local Economy: CEMA’s “Farmer First” campaign is boosting rural cocoa and copra buying with faster payments and better market access. Regional Security Watch: China’s submarine missile test and PNG’s move to close Taiwan’s office are drawing fresh Pacific security debate.
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