AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrivate Sector Push: SICCI CEO James Dolarii urged bold reforms to lift Solomon Islands growth from 3–4% to 7–8%, pointing to high electricity costs and calling for fast-tracked Electricity Act changes to open competition and expand affordable renewables. Business & Jobs Agenda: The GREAT Coalition set a target of 25,000 new jobs in four years, with plans to improve the investment climate by streamlining processes and cutting bureaucratic roadblocks. Aviation & Infrastructure: Solomon Airlines cut and revised international flights while A320 repairs lag, and the Aviation Complex Building at Henderson reached major completion, with key remaining steps including power and IT integration. Climate Action & Resilience: PM Matthew Wale opened the 5th Pacific climate conference in Honiara, urging “Pacific knowledge into Pacific action,” while the government received a rapid payout from its excess rainfall insurance after August heavy rains. Weather Warnings: SIMS issued strong wind warnings for Solomon waters, urging sea travellers and small-boat operators to take precautions. Health Workforce Link: Solomon Islands and the Philippines explored a nursing education partnership through PhilPac twinning between SINU and a Philippine nursing college. Governance Scrutiny: A sentencing is set for Moffat Konofilia over the 2021 Honiara riots, as renewed claims swirl around wider political connections.
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