AGP Executive Report

PNG–Solomon Investment Push: Prime Minister James Marape will visit Honiara for the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference (Aug 19–20), aiming to shift ties from government-to-government cooperation to “business-to-business” deals, with PNG already investing across 18 sectors and supporting thousands of jobs. Peacebuilding Funding: Government launched a US$3m Peacebuilding Fund Programme (Apr 2026–Apr 2028) to strengthen peace, social cohesion and decentralisation across all nine provinces, delivered with UNDP, UNICEF and UN Women. Public Finance Leadership Change: Auditor-General David Teika Dennis has resigned to become Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury (effective Aug 25), citing capacity gaps in public financial management; Deputy Auditor-General Vincent Misi will act. Cyclone Maila Shelter Recovery: MECDM says shelter recovery for Maila-affected communities in Western and Choiseul could cost about US$1m, with implementation projected to begin next year after planning and eligibility checks. Economic Outlook & Jobs: The World Bank warns growth will slow to 2.8% in 2026, with recovery still narrow and vulnerable, urging stronger public finance and more investment in agriculture and fisheries to create jobs. Mining Reform Watch: GREAT has created new private mineral holding companies under mining reforms, while landowner groups and opposition continue pushing for wider consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill. Infrastructure Update: Honiara City’s Hot Bread Road busbay/parking works are nearing completion after utility adjustments, with the two-lane section expected to reopen once remaining tasks finish. Development Partner Alignment: PM Wale urged development partners to align support with national priorities and deliver measurable results as Solomon Islands approaches LDC graduation.

World Bank Jobs Push: A new World Bank report says Solomon Islands can turn recovery into more jobs and resilience, but warns growth is still narrow and driven mainly by mining, remittances and public spending—calling for better public finance management and more investment in agriculture and fisheries. Skills for Growth: Japan’s Nippon Foundation backs a Solomon Islands TAFE School of Trade, with PM Matthew Wale saying it will build the workforce needed for a manufacturing and processing economy. Fiscal Discipline Debate: Opposition MPs praised Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo’s “realistic” approach in the 2026 supplementary bill, stressing the need to match spending with revenue and financing plans. SINPF Board Scrutiny: Opposition also urged broader financial and investment expertise for remaining Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Board appointments, after new chairman Dr Phillip Tagini and deputy Ronald Dive were named. Border Security Upgrade: Australia and Solomon Islands opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortlands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity together to strengthen border management and maritime security. Maritime IUU Crackdown: A regional surveillance operation (Operation Island Chief 2026) identified 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four, supporting stronger tuna protection across Pacific waters. Land Revenue Digital Plan: MLHS is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to improve government land records and land-rent collection. TAFE + Aviation + Power: Progress updates included Honiara airport’s Aviation Complex Building reaching 90% completion and the Tina Hydro project continuing toward February 2028 commissioning, with the TBM named “Rotima.”

Pacific Aviation & Tourism: New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters points to the Cook Islands’ airline support model as a practical Pacific aviation lesson, saying routes grew to about 175,000 passengers a year after NZ funding. Fiscal Discipline Debate: Solomon Islands’ Opposition commended Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo’s “fiscal realism” in the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, warning spending must match revenue and financing plans. SINPF Board Expertise: Opposition also says remaining Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Board appointments should go beyond legal backgrounds, arguing the fund’s major investments need stronger financial and commercial skills. Mining Law Consultations: Gold Ridge landowners back calls by MP Peter Shanel Agovaka to return the Mineral Resources Bill for wider community consultation after changes since 2024. Investment & Trade Push: PM Matthew Wale and PNG PM James Marape will open the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands investment conference, aiming to move from government ties to real business investment. Hydropower Financial Risk: PM Wale warns Tina Hydro is a major financial risk, while officials say the project remains on schedule for February 2028 commissioning. Border & Maritime Security: Australia and Solomon Islands opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortlands, boosting RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity coordination and maritime security. Land Revenue Digitisation: MLHS is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to improve government land records and land-rent collection. Flood Preparedness: Fiji’s Ba Catchment is selected for a Pacific pilot to strengthen impact-based flood forecasting and early warnings. Regional Fisheries Crackdown: Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four in a major IUU fishing surveillance effort.

Maritime Security: Australia officially opened the Solomon Islands’ Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity under one roof to strengthen border management and maritime security, with Australia investing over $71.2m (and patrol-boat wharf and facilities). Illegal Fishing Crackdown: The FFA’s Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four, using satellite detections, aerial/surface patrols and inspections across 27.5 million sq km. Land & Revenue Digital Push: MLHS is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to create a single record of government land and improve land rent collection; Honiara boundary work is being aligned for ILIS integration. Economic Delivery & Budget: Parliament passed the 2025 and 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bills without amendments, including $758.4m for 2026 and $109.76m for 2025. Hydropower Progress: Tina Hydro remains on schedule for February 2028 commissioning; the TBM was named “Rotima” as progress reaches 35%. Development Partnerships: PM Matthew Wale urged partners to align support with national priorities and deliver tangible results, while the UN reaffirmed readiness to support better coordination. Climate Policy: Solomon Islands is drafting its first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap after consultations, with estimates of major annual climate costs.

Fisheries Enforcement: Operation Island Chief 2026 (OPIC26) flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four in a two-week FFA-led IUU crackdown across about 27.5 million sq km, monitoring 3,000+ fishing vessels with aerial and surface surveillance. Border & Security Infrastructure: Australia and Solomon Islands officially opened the Western Border Outpost in Shortland Islands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity under one roof to strengthen border management and maritime security; it will become a sovereign Solomon Islands facility. Aviation Upgrade: Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is at 90% physical progress, with completion targeted for 31 August, supported by World Bank funding. Climate Policy & Costs: Solomon Islands is drafting its first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap after consultations, amid estimates of US$79m annual climate losses (8.69% of GDP). Economic Planning: PM Matthew Wale urged development partners to align support with national priorities and deliver measurable results, while Finance Minister Lilo said $345.4m (45% of budget) is earmarked for economic transformation and jobs. Digital Connectivity: All Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to undersea cable networks, boosting trade and business access to global services. Energy Project Milestone: Tina River Hydropower TBM has been named “Rotima” as the project reaches 35% progress, aiming to supply a major share of Honiara’s electricity by 2028.

Seaweed carbon trade: China and the Solomon Islands have advanced a cross-border seaweed “blue carbon” project, reporting 2,951 tonnes of carbon sinks and listing the first 61-tonne transaction on the Xiamen Property Rights Exchange Center, with proceeds linked to a carbon-neutral ferry trip. MSME support: Five Strongim Bisnis Business Accelerator participants received laptops and Starlink units after six months of coaching and a Shark Tank-style pitch process, with a blended financing facility also planned with DBSI. Fisheries investment: The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant stays the government’s central fisheries priority through April 2028, alongside tighter monitoring, electronic reporting, and stronger community safeguards. Rural development diplomacy: MRD and a PRC embassy delegation met Temotu leaders to review cooperation and plan new work in infrastructure, rural livelihoods, fisheries, renewable energy, education and training. Western Province-China ties: Western Province Premier Billy Veo met China’s ambassador to discuss energy, water desalination and potential investment, with a planned trip to China to pursue trade and economic partnerships. Mining law overhaul: Parliament heard the Mineral Resources Bill 2025, introducing statutory Community Development Agreements and stronger landowner and environmental protections. Public finance watch: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo said debt remains within safety limits (debt-to-GDP 27.2%), while government revenue and spending figures show a 2025 deficit but overall surplus from external financing; he also flagged concerns about weak visible capital inflows from mining. Banking push: Cabinet approved work on a new national bank with a rural bank component in partnership with the World Bank, aiming to extend formal services beyond communities left out after past credit union failures. Port upgrade: Honiara International Port’s International Berth 1 upgrade is moving into the next construction phase, preparing for a 30-metre seaward extension under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. Energy security idea: PM Wale says Solomon Islands is planning a regional fuel hub at Aruligo (up to 12 months’ supply) to cut fuel costs across Pacific islands. Security and policing: RSIPF received a SBD 5.5 million upgraded Tactical Training Centre from Australia’s AFP, and new AFP-linked maritime vessels were handed over to strengthen anti-drug surveillance. Education and skills: Western Province is pushing for a SINU campus at Poitete, Kolombangara, while Australia-KFPL support targets timber-sector skills and an early learning centre on Kolombangara.

Western Province–China ties: Western Province Premier Billy Veo met China’s ambassador in Honiara to reaffirm cooperation, with priorities including energy, Gizo water desalination and infrastructure investment, and plans for a delegation to visit China to explore trade and investment. Mining law overhaul: The Government introduced a new Mineral Resources Bill 2025 to replace the 30-year Mines and Minerals Act, putting landowners and communities at the centre through a statutory Community Development Agreement framework, stronger land access and compensation rules, and tighter environmental safeguards. Public finance update: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told Parliament debt remains within safety limits (debt-to-GDP 27.2%), while 2025 results showed revenue of about $4.1b against spending of $5.1b and a deficit of roughly $768m. Banking push: Cabinet approved work on a new national bank with a rural bank component developed with the World Bank, aimed at expanding formal services beyond communities left out by past credit union failures. Port and transport upgrades: Honiara International Port works moved into the next phase of the International Berth 1 upgrade, while LMCP also began installing permanent traffic signs on upgraded roads to improve safety. Security and enforcement: RSIPF received a $5.5m upgraded Tactical Training Centre from Australia’s AFP, and Australia is set to hand over the Lofung border and patrol boat outpost to strengthen western maritime coordination. Economic growth outlook: Real GDP growth for 2026 was revised up to 3.5%, supported by mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries as logging declines. Freshwater resilience: Solomon Islands launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and build climate resilience with partners including GIZ, SPC and Live & Learn. Business governance dispute: Attorney-General Gabriel Suri denied an ongoing business relationship controversy, saying his Panatina Chemists directorship ended in 2018 and his name should have been removed from company records.

Mining law overhaul: The Government introduced the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 to modernise mining rules, make Community Development Agreements (CDAs) a statutory requirement, strengthen landowner rights, and tighten environmental safeguards. Public finance: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told Parliament debt is still within “fiscal safety” (debt-to-GDP 27.2% vs a 35% threshold) and said 2025 saw about $4.1b revenue against $5.1b spending. National bank push: Cabinet approved work on a new national bank with a rural bank component in partnership with the World Bank, aimed at bringing banking to communities left out after credit union failures. Port and roads: Honiara International Port upgrade moved into the next phase for International Berth 1, while MID began installing traffic signs on upgraded roads to improve safety. Security and policing: RSIPF received a $5.5m upgraded Tactical Training Centre from AFP, and Australia is set to hand over the Lofung border and patrol boat outpost. Regional economy and trade: Solomon Islands’ real GDP growth was revised to 3.5% as mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries improve while logging declines. Energy and development: PM Wale backed plans for a regional fuel hub in Northwest Guadalcanal and discussed deeper economic cooperation with Indonesia and Thailand. Community projects: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 from China for safer sea transport via boats and an engine. Freshwater resilience: Solomon Islands launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and boost climate resilience.

Timber & Jobs: Australia is partnering with Kolombangara Forest Products to train workers in heavy machinery and upgrade an early learning centre, supporting a certified sustainable timber plantation that employs about 1,000 Solomon Islanders. Economy & Budget: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says real GDP growth is revised up to 3.5% as mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries strengthen while logging declines; he also flagged manageable debt (debt-to-GDP 27.2%) and reported 2025 revenue of about $4.1b versus spending near $5.1b. Banking Reform: Cabinet has approved work on a new national bank with a rural bank component in partnership with the World Bank, aiming to bring banking to communities left out after past credit union failures. Mining Law Overhaul: A new Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would modernise mining rules, make Community Development Agreements statutory, strengthen landowner access and compensation, and tighten environmental safeguards. Mining Revenue vs Capital Flows: Lilo raised concerns that strong gold export earnings aren’t matched by visible capital inflows in the national accounts, prompting further review. Public Finance Scrutiny: Parliament deferred supplementary bills after required reports weren’t tabled. Infrastructure & Security: Construction is advancing on Honiara Port’s Berth 1 upgrade, while Australia will hand over the new Lofung border and patrol boat outpost to boost western maritime security. Regional Fisheries: Pacific tuna bodies are shifting toward value retention and economic development under the Vakamanu strategy. Governance & Trade: Government moves to tighten tax collection and tackle exemptions, including steps toward a VAT framework and income tax rewrites. Youth Justice: A National Youth Justice Bill is stalled as legislative priorities compete, with UNICEF-funded consultations reported as fully spent.

Media Business Shift: A look at how newsrooms are cutting back climate desks in 2026, while some media firms are finding new profit models through events, writer-linked incentives, and worker-owned structures. Pacific Diplomacy: US President Joe Biden met Pacific leaders for a second summit, promising new infrastructure funding (including undersea cable connectivity) as Washington seeks to counter China’s growing influence. Mining Law & Community Benefits: The Government introduced a Mineral Resources Bill to modernise mining rules, putting landowners and communities at the centre via statutory Community Development Agreements and stronger access, compensation, and environmental safeguards. Honiara Port Upgrade: Construction for the International Berth 1 upgrade has entered the next phase, with temporary marine works underway to support a planned 30-metre seaward extension. Public Finance & Growth: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told Parliament GDP growth is revised to 3.5% as mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries strengthen, while logging continues to decline; he also flagged manageable debt levels and revenue/spending figures. Rural Banking Plan: Cabinet approved work on a new National Bank with a rural banking component in partnership with the World Bank, aiming to bring formal services to communities outside commercial banking reach. Tax Reform Push: Government moves to tighten tax collection, tackle exemptions and prepare a broad-based consumption tax system including a proposed VAT. Energy Security: PM Wale outlined plans for a regional fuel hub in Northwest Guadalcanal to secure up to 12 months of supply and reduce freight costs across the Pacific. Health & Skills: The Ministry of Health is coaching frontline workers on diabetic foot wound care to reduce amputations and hospital admissions. Sports Governance: OFC welcomed FIFA’s pullback on its Forward Enterprise proposal, urging transparency and trust in football’s commercial governance. Governance Watch: Opposition questioned the Solomon Islands–US DFC deal claims and also raised conflict-of-interest concerns over the PM’s corporate links to the Attorney-General’s Panatina Chemists.

Rural finance push: Cabinet has approved work on a new National Bank, including a Rural Bank component in partnership with the World Bank, aiming to bring banking back to communities long left out of formal finance after past credit union failures. Port upgrade: Honiara International Port works have entered the next phase of the International Berth 1 upgrade, with temporary marine piling structures now being fabricated to support a planned 30-metre seaward extension under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. Public finance snapshot: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told Parliament Solomon Islands’ real GDP growth is revised up to 3.5% as mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries hold up while logging declines; he also said government revenue reached about $4.1b in 2025 against spending of about $5.1b, with debt still within a 35% debt-to-GDP safety threshold. Tax crackdown: Government moves to tighten tax collection and tackle exemptions, with plans for a broad-based consumption tax (including VAT) and a rewrite of the Income Tax Act. Energy and trade security: PM Wale says Solomon Islands plans a regional fuel hub at Aruligo (targeting up to 12 months’ supply) and Australia will hand over the new Lofung border and patrol boat outpost to strengthen the western maritime frontier. Local business and courts: The High Court ordered the Seventh-day Adventist Church to pay Xiao’s Hardware $831,000 in damages after missing a filing deadline in a land-related dispute. Regional geopolitics: Pacific unity is under strain ahead of Palau’s PIF leaders meeting, with ministers unable to agree on how to respond to China’s recent missile test. Sports governance: OFC welcomed FIFA’s withdrawal of its Forward Enterprise proposal, calling for transparency and trust in football’s commercial governance.

Small Business & Jobs: In Suva, Solomon Islands-born vendor Ratu Silivenusi Waqa is up before dawn, running a roadside food stall outside the bus station after construction work dried up—showing how self-employment can keep incomes moving even when weather cuts sales. Energy Security: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands plans a major regional fuel hub at Aruligo, Northwest Guadalcanal, aiming for up to 12 months’ fuel storage and lower freight costs across the Pacific. Freshwater Resilience: The government has launched the PacFresH2O programme in Honiara to protect freshwater resources and boost climate resilience, with support from GIZ, SPC and Live & Learn. Mining Revenue Scrutiny: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo questioned why strong gold export earnings aren’t matched by visible capital inflows in the national accounts, signalling a push to examine where mining money is going. Tax Reform Push: Lilo also flagged moves to tighten tax collection, reduce exemptions and prepare a broad-based consumption tax (including a proposed VAT), alongside further changes to income tax. Parliament & Public Finance: Parliament deferred supplementary appropriation Bills after required reports weren’t tabled, while PAC hearings continue to probe donor-funded spending and other supplementary requests. Agriculture & Value Chains: Faifatala’a kava farmers are preparing a plantation-to-market plan to meet international demand, and MALD has started a pig breed improvement programme with breeding pigs arriving at KG VI Farm. Regional Cooperation: Wale met Indonesia’s envoy on deeper economic cooperation, including coconut value-add; Australia will hand over the Lofung border and patrol boat outpost to Solomon Islands on 17 August. Governance & Courts: The High Court ordered the SDA Church to pay over $831,000 in damages to a Chinese hardware business after missed court deadlines. Youth Justice: Work on the National Youth Justice Bill has stalled as legislative priorities compete, despite UNICEF-funded consultations. Sports Governance: OFC confirmed it will issue an update on FIFA’s Forward Enterprise proposal, with the Solomon Islands among the 11 member associations involved.

Regional Energy Security: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands plans a major regional fuel hub at Aruligo, Northwest Guadalcanal, aiming to store up to 12 months of fuel and cut freight costs by coordinating purchases with PNG and Fiji, including possible sourcing from the US West Coast instead of Singapore. Parliament & Public Finance: Parliament deferred consideration of the 2025 and 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bills because required reports weren’t tabled, while Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo flagged concerns about weak visible capital inflows from mining despite strong gold export earnings. Tax & Revenue Reform: Lilo told Parliament the government will tighten tax collection, curb exemptions and abuse, and move toward a broad-based consumption tax (including a proposed VAT) plus further changes to the Income Tax Act. Freshwater & Climate Resilience: Solomon Islands launched the PacFresH2O Programme with support from GIZ, SPC and Live & Learn to protect freshwater resources and strengthen climate resilience across Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Agriculture & Jobs: Faifatala’a kava farmers in Malaita are preparing a plantation-to-market pilot to meet international demand, while MALD’s SIART-backed Pig Breed Improvement Program has begun with breeding pigs arriving at KG VI Farm. Power & Connectivity: Reeves Envico and CE Group have started work on a 22km transmission line from Tina River to Honiara’s grid, supporting up to 15MW of renewable power. Business & Courts: The High Court ordered the Seventh-day Adventist Church to pay Xiao’s Hardware Company Limited $831,000 in business-loss damages after missing a deadline. Trade & Border: Australia will hand over the new Lofung Border and Patrol Boat Outpost in the Shortlands on 17 August to strengthen western border security and support services and economic growth.

Energy & Infrastructure: Reeves Envico and CE Group have started work on a 22-kilometre transmission line linking Tina River hydropower to Honiara’s grid, aiming to deliver up to 15MW of renewable power and cut reliance on diesel. Public Finance Oversight: The PAC questioned multiple supplementary spending items, including nearly $18.6m for provincial grants under the IEDCR (with a chart-of-accounts mismatch flagged) and $6.8m for 2025 donor-funded health services. Electricity & Hydropower Spending Scrutiny: PAC also probed SBD21.69m in advanced warrants already spent on the Tina River Hydropower project, seeking Parliament’s approval to regularise costs. Telecom Expansion: Polar Power reported $7.9m in Pacific Islands revenue since 2024 and new repeat orders for 15 more solar-hybrid systems in the Solomon Islands to support broadband rollouts. Governance & Local Development: MPGIS is pushing constituency economic growth centres nationwide, while all 50 constituencies are set for CDF audits under the Community Participatory Audit approach. Regional Diplomacy: PM Wale met Germany’s ambassador and also held talks with the g7+ secretariat, as Pacific leaders continue to manage security and climate priorities amid external pressure. Youth & Justice Funding: Work on Solomon Islands’ National Youth Justice Bill has stalled after UNICEF-funded consultations were completed, but competing legislative priorities took over.

Energy & Infrastructure: Reeves Envico and CE Group have started work on a 22-kilometre transmission line linking Tina River hydropower to Honiara’s grid, targeting up to 15MW of renewable power to cut diesel reliance. Public Finance Watch: The Public Accounts Committee questioned multiple government rental deals, including a $1.85m request for the Ministry of Lands and a separate $100,000-a-month arrangement for Forestry and Research, raising procurement and zoning concerns. Hydropower Spending Scrutiny: PAC also probed SBD21.69m in advanced warrants tied to the Tina River Hydropower project, seeking Parliament’s approval to regularise already-spent funds. Governance & Oversight: Solomon Islands will strengthen Parliament’s autonomy, including moves toward an independent Parliamentary Budget Office, while all 50 constituencies are set for Constituency Development Fund audits using a community participatory approach. Telecom & Rural Connectivity: Satsol briefed PM Wale on plans to expand services into rural areas as reforms to the Telecommunications Act and TCSI are discussed. Climate Security & Diplomacy: Pacific foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, while regional talks struggled to agree on a joint response to China’s missile test. Sports Funding: Home Affairs sought an extra $5m to host the Oceania Rugby Sevens, after PAC flagged process issues in the submission. Business & Trade: Polar Power received repeat orders for 15 more solar hybrid systems to support Solomon Islands broadband expansion. Regional News: PNGFA says it will not send a national team to the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup unless outstanding payments are settled.

China-Solomons Ties & Local Development: East Central Guadalcanal Constituency has acknowledged the PRC Embassy’s $100,000 support for the MRCA community-led sanitation project, aimed at improving water and health outcomes. Public Finance Scrutiny (PAC): Lawmakers questioned multiple supplementary rental and spending requests, including the Ministry of Lands seeking $956,430 for new office rent and PAC probing whether procurement and zoning steps were properly followed; PAC also challenged MMERE’s SBD21.69m Tina Hydro advanced warrants and questioned proposed SIBC and Honiara Senior High School funding. Rural Economy & Governance: MRD is developing a policy framework for Constituency Economic Growth Centres, while the government says all 50 constituencies will undergo CDF audits using a community participatory approach. Energy & Connectivity: Polar Power received repeat orders for 15 more solar hybrid systems to expand off-grid broadband support across Solomon Islands remote telecom sites. Security & Sovereignty: PM Wale says Solomon Islands is reviewing its 2022 China security agreement with a push for “no more secrecy” and full parliamentary awareness as regional tensions rise after China’s missile test. Disaster Risk & Resilience: Minister Derrick Manuari opened regional geohazard and tsunami warning meetings in Honiara, highlighting the economic stakes of monitoring and early warning systems.