AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPNG–SI Investment Push: PM Matthew Wale opened the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference in Honiara, urging a “structured, bankable economic partnership” and highlighting new air links, while PM James Marape called for a new era of economic independence through investment, trade and jobs. Mining & Governance Fallout: The Government says the Solomon Islands Mineral Holdings (SIMHL) Company Haus registry entry was an “honest administrative mistake” and that the PM should not have been listed; Transparency Solomon Islands also demanded full disclosure of the GREAT Coalition’s 58 political appointees. World Bank Fiscal Pressure: The World Bank urged fast-tracking the delayed VAT and Mineral Resources Bills and warned recovery is narrow and job creation limited, with gold now overtaking logging as the top export. Health & Community: Government launched a Malaria Elimination Roadmap 2026–2040 to end malaria by 2038, and a new Peacebuilding Fund Programme (US$3m) targets peace, cohesion and decentralisation. Sports: Central Coast FC reached the OFC Champions League final after a 3-2 extra-time win over Galaxy FC, while Rewa’s campaign ended with a 3-1 loss to Auckland City.
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