AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTimber & jobs: Australia is partnering with Kolombangara Forest Products to train workers in heavy machinery and upgrade an early learning centre on Kolombangara, supporting a more sustainable timber sector. Earthquake: A 5.1-magnitude quake struck the Solomon Islands, according to GFZ. Police maritime boost: RSIPF received a $5.5m upgraded Tactical Training Centre from the AFP, strengthening officer readiness and safety training. Mining reform: Parliament is set to consider a new Mineral Resources Bill to modernise mining rules, make community development agreements statutory, and strengthen landowner and environmental protections. Economy & budgets: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says real GDP growth is revised up to 3.5% as mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries pick up while logging declines; debt remains within safety limits. Football: OFC confirms all eight original clubs for the next OFC Pro League season, including Solomon Kings. Community & development: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 from China’s embassy for boats and an engine to improve sea transport for rural services. Freshwater security: Solomon Islands launched PacFresH2O to protect freshwater resources and build climate resilience with partners including GIZ, SPC and Live & Learn.
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