AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Food & Fisheries: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and SPC are rolling out the “Tuna Bites” campaign for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, with country culinary competitions (including Solomon Islands) to spotlight tuna’s role in protein, livelihoods and food security. Political Risk in Honiara: A no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Matthew Wale is set for Monday, Sept 7, with Parliament also set to consider a finance-related resolution to keep public services funded at last year’s level. Finance Leadership Shake-up: Opposition says Wale’s removal of Gordon Darcy Lilo as Finance Minister is a serious leadership error, arguing it undermines economic stability and investor confidence ahead of the motion. Business Preparedness: The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry has engaged RSIPF to keep businesses informed and urges protection of critical infrastructure and uninterrupted essential services during the political period. Agriculture & Jobs Skills: SIART continues training in Malaita, building farmers’ business skills through financial literacy and feed formulation for agribusiness producer organizations. Fisheries Inclusion: MFMR has launched a Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion strategy (2026–2030) to expand participation across fisheries value chains. Security Incident: RSIPF detained an Australian national after a threatening incident involving an alleged firearm at a shop in east Honiara, using less-lethal force after the suspect refused orders.
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