AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate & Policy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale opened the 5th Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, urging Pacific leaders to “turn climate knowledge into Pacific action” and pushing climate finance as justice, not charity. Weather & Safety: Pacific Ministers at the 4th Meteorology meeting renewed support for Weather Ready Pacific, with Solomon Islands flagged for radar and upgrades to early warning systems. Energy & Infrastructure: Solomon Power commissioned a 250kW solar hybrid plant in Tulagi, part of a wider push to cut diesel use; meanwhile, Honiara’s central bus bay and bus terminals are set to reopen as roadside works near completion. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI will run its second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sep–Oct) to map access, usage, satisfaction and readiness for climate-related financial products. Private Sector & Jobs: SICCI called for bold reforms to lift growth and create jobs, including fast-tracking Electricity Act changes to boost competition and renewables. Telecom Update: Bmobile says it has not shut down, but is restructuring and modernising its network. Skills & Governance: ISIA’s annual congress opened in Honiara, focusing on leadership, ethics and the role of accountants in public trust. Agriculture: West Marovo cocoa farmers completed IPDM and post-harvest training with ADRA.
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