AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFreight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges from 15 November, charging up to US$535 for a 20-foot container and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit on specified routes to the Pacific. The increase comes on top of existing fuel charges and could add pressure to import costs. Mining Transparency: UK and EITI experts met government, companies and civil society in Honiara to set priorities for Solomon Islands’ return to the extractives transparency initiative, which aims to improve public access to mining-sector information. Agribusiness: A World Bank-backed piggery in West Kwaio has created a new venture for 20 households. The farmers aim to earn around SBD$100,000 from their first production, depending on animal care and market outcomes. Tourism: Solomon Islands received a Scuba Diving Magazine Readers’ Choice Award, adding international recognition for a sector with potential to attract visitors and support local operators. Urban Infrastructure: Three reservoirs and more than 10 kilometres of water mains have been commissioned in Honiara, adding 8.5 million litres of storage and strengthening supply for more than 105,000 residents.
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