AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabour Mobility: Australian employers began arriving in Honiara for the first PALM scheme expo, running October 20–23. The event aims to build confidence in Solomon Islands workers and support the government’s target of 5,000 annual placements. Trade and Investment: Businessman Johnny Sy has taken up his appointment as the Philippines’ honorary consul, with officials highlighting opportunities to expand investment, trade, tourism and skills links. Access to Finance: CBSI has established a credit reporting system to help lenders assess borrowers and widen access to financial services. Separately, DBSI launched a $5 million facility with SPBD to expand loans for women entrepreneurs, including in rural areas. Rural Enterprise: A new copra and cocoa buying centre in Isabel will give farmers storage and sales facilities, backed by SBD$750,000 for equipment, working capital and plantation support. Mining Investment: Gold Ridge landowners’ company says it is exploring government bonds and other investments to build income beyond its 10% stake in the mine.
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