AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTransport and Trade: The upgraded Lata airport has been handed over, improving aviation safety and connections for Temotu. The Government also plans to start work on a Vanikoro airport and eastern border patrol base in 2027, with the new links expected to support access to services and economic opportunities. Tourism: Solomon Islands has taken the chair of the South Pacific Tourism Organisation’s Council of Tourism Ministers, with priorities including stronger regional partnerships, tourism business opportunities and better market access. Fisheries: Pacific officials will push for a new bigeye tuna management measure at regional talks, seeking to balance sustainable fishing with income and opportunities for island economies. Visitor Growth: International arrivals rose 27.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 15,358 in the second quarter of 2026; visitor arrivals were up 33.5 per cent, a boost for tourism operators. Climate and Investment: Italy has approved SBD16.4 million for climate-resilient wharf work and renewable energy and agrifood projects. Business Calendar: The Solomon Islands Business Excellence Awards have been rescheduled to November 21.
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