AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPrices: Consumer prices rose 0.9% in September and were 5% higher than a year earlier; Honiara prices climbed 1.1% month on month. Mining Transparency: Government, mining companies, civil society and UK and EITI experts met in Honiara to set priorities for Solomon Islands’ renewed extractives transparency programme. Connectivity: The upgraded Lata airport has been handed over, improving access to services and opening opportunities for trade and tourism. The government says a Vanikoro airport and eastern border patrol base are planned for 2027. Tourism: Solomon Islands has taken the chair of the regional tourism ministers’ council, with market access, research and business opportunities on its agenda. Visitor arrivals reached 15,358 in the second quarter, up 27.7% from the previous quarter. Investment: Italy approved SBD16.4 million for a climate-resilient wharf upgrade and renewable energy and agrifood work. Visitor Costs: A new $140 electronic tourist visa could deter Australian holidaymakers, adding a cost for visitors and a potential hurdle for tourism operators.
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