AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndustry Risk: Washington warns Solomon Islands and three other Pacific nations could face a freeze on some US aid if they fail to tackle trafficking in logging, fishing and foreign-owned operations. Food Trade: Honiara City Council has begun enforcing food permits for cooked and ready-to-eat goods at Central Market, citing public health. Water Security: A government mission is delivering emergency water to drought-hit Bellona and assessing water sources on Rennell. Trade Links: Commerce Minister Harry Kuma’s Indonesia visit produced agreement to pursue a regional business commission and a trade gateway between the two countries’ chambers of commerce. Labour Mobility: Twenty-five Australian employers are in Honiara for the first PALM Scheme expo, as the government targets 5,000 overseas placements a year. Infrastructure: Work continues on the SBD$55.8 million Ahanga Wharf on Bellona, with completion now expected in December.
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