AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEarthquake: A magnitude 6.4 quake struck 27km southwest of Lata early Monday. No casualties or damage were reported. Water Services: Noro’s upgraded water supply has been commissioned, extending services to households, schools and businesses. Solomon Water will operate the system. Conservation: Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu welcomed plans for a 21,000-hectare iTina protected area, set to become the country’s largest. Climate: Prime Minister Matthew Wale is heading to COP31 in Türkiye, where he is expected to present Solomon Islands’ call for urgent climate action and delivery of promised funding. Rural Development: East Makira communities received 11 boats and 25 outboard engines through a China-funded $1.5 million project to improve transport and access to essential services. Honiara: Residents are urging the infrastructure ministry to fix drainage as heavy rain floods busy roads and disrupts businesses and transport. Cocoa: A Wellington-based group is discussing a partnership to help rural growers improve cocoa quality and reach premium markets in New Zealand and Europe.
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