AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRescue Effort: Solomon Islands authorities say they’re working on “response actions” to rescue two New Zealand climbers, Keanu Isaksson (25) and Luca Zylstra-Law (19), stranded for about five days on Mt Popomanaseu (2,335m) on Guadalcanal after bad weather blocked their descent. Tourism & Trade: Tourism Solomons is promoting new WWII history tour options for US visitors ahead of the 84th Battle of Guadalcanal commemoration, while the Solomon Islands–PNG Investment Conference is set for 19–20 August in Honiara to push cross-border deals. Governance & Finance: Deputy PM Francis Sade says the government is tackling a provincial audit backlog, backing Guadalcanal’s push for annual audits. Mining Policy: DPM Sade reiterates the “First Bite, Better Bite” principle, including plans for state-owned mining and a gold trading/buying framework via the Central Bank. Maritime Sovereignty Debate: SINU VC Dr Transform Aqorau argues Shiprider agreements keep enforcement authority with the coastal state, as Solomon Islands and the US sign the pact. Infrastructure & Business Support: MID has opened the tender for the climate-resilient replacement of the Fiu River Bridge in Malaita, and the government also launched a $3.45m package of boats and motors to boost seaweed farmers’ productivity.
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