AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Accountability: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for timely, transparent access to loss-and-damage information and stronger government and regional agency accountability, plus more support for journalists. UN Tech Equity: Prime Minister Matthew Wale told the UN General Assembly that AI benefits and risks must be governed by all, not a small group of powerful countries, while warning of a widening digital divide. Provincial Governance & Revenue: Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu urged stability and license compliance, warning illegal operations and uncollected revenues are undermining progress as the provincial budget rises to $71.7m. Transport Compliance: Makira Ulawa is rolling out compliance stickers for public transport owners meeting licensing and vehicle safety requirements, with enforcement planned for the final quarter. Climate Action Push: PNG and Solomon Islands leaders used UNGA to demand real emissions cuts and stronger sea-level rise support, stressing climate finance as justice, not charity. Local Agriculture Support: SIART says 14,665 farmers across Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira/Ulawa are benefiting from SBD38.08m in World Bank-funded grants to 96 ABPOs. Financial Crime Controls: Solomon Islands Financial Intelligence Unit Director Jimmy Sendersley called for stronger controls to disrupt criminal networks, including better asset tracing and tighter beneficial ownership rules. Education & Skills: USP Solomon Islands Campus held graduation for 215 students, with graduates urged to turn regional knowledge into practical action for communities and Pacific development. Work Opportunities: Australia confirmed PALM eligibility for 10 countries including Solomon Islands, opening legal work placements for Pacific workers.
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