AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Games legal fallout: Solomon Islands’ High Court ruled the National Hosting Authority unlawfully breached the Public Financial Management Act while spending public money for the 2023 Pacific Games, including an unlawful “Blanket Waiver” that let priority contracts bypass competitive tendering; the Pacific Games Council says it will seek legal advice on next steps. Public finance pressure: The Auditor-General’s special audit flagged serious procurement and financial control failures, with referrals expected for further investigation and possible prosecution. Rural energy push: China is expanding a mini solar programme in Solomon Islands, moving from 25 small systems across nine provinces to cover the remaining 25 constituencies. Payments upgrade: The Central Bank launched an Instant Funds Transfer service between participating banks, with an initial SBD5,000 transaction limit. Fiscal snapshot: CBSI reported a July provisional operating deficit of SBD1 million after a sharp jump in expenditure. Tourism leadership: Tourism Solomons appointed Andrew Nihopara as CEO after a five-year vacancy. Mining records probe: A bauxite investigation found missing or incomplete government records and no payment trail for 33 shipments linked to unpaid royalties. Climate and agriculture risk: A national assessment warns extreme weather is increasingly threatening Solomon Islands farming, markets, and transport links.
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