AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSolomon Islands Power Shift: Matthew Wale was sworn in as Prime Minister and moved fast to complete a full 24-member Cabinet, promising “discipline and prudent management” after a tight 26–22 parliamentary win and warning some reforms may be “painful.” Fisheries Shockwave: In the same political scramble, the government reinstated a ban on live dolphin exports after a caretaker minister quietly lifted it—an abrupt reversal that raises reputational and industry risks. Governance in Motion: Wale’s team includes a Deputy PM, Francis Sade, and ministers drawn from figures who helped topple the previous administration, as the new coalition tries to hold together. Energy Push: Separately, the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority and ADB signed on for the country’s first large-scale grid solar project, aiming to cut Honiara’s heavy diesel reliance. Regional Context: Australia and PNG both signalled support for the transition, while the China question remains front and centre.
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