AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFinancial Access: The Central Bank has established a credit-reporting system to help lenders assess borrowers and expand access to finance. Women in Business: The Development Bank has launched a $5 million facility with SPBD to grow lending to women entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas. Tourism: Visitor arrivals reached 2,941 in July, the highest for that month since 2012, lifting arrivals for January–July 12% year on year. Mining: Gold Ridge landowners’ company says it is investing dividend income in government bonds and exploring other investments to build earnings beyond the mine. A Solomon Islands team has also studied Papua New Guinea’s minerals sector as Honiara prepares to strengthen its mining framework. Agriculture: A new copra and cocoa buying centre in Isabel will provide farmers with storage, drying facilities and a place to sell produce. Household Costs: World Vision reports Solomon Islanders must work more than four days to afford a basket of basic food staples.
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