AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion under SIRAP2, with the external façade installed and access road works about 80% done, while internal partitions and stormwater drainage continue. Extractives Transparency: UNDP and the British High Commission ran a Training of Trainers for civil society on EITI implementation, monitoring and reporting to strengthen openness in oil, gas and minerals. Mining & Labour Oversight: China Railway Construction Engineering Group denies Rotui mining staff claims over overtime, allowances and NPF payments, saying workers were paid and NPF processing is underway. Resource Sector Integrity: Government has begun compliance verification for Gold Dealer Licence holders, with Mines Division inspections underway and further action planned after all holders are assessed. Minimum Wage Push: The Labour Division is surveying provinces for the minimum wage review, with analysis to follow using data support from the National Statistics Office and ILO. Roads & Transport: TTC has started a 5km tar-sealed road from Kwaibala to Oibola in Malaita, supported by Australia’s National Transport Fund. Water Supply Upgrade: Solomon Water is progressing on three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara (Tasahe, Titinge, Panatina), moving into testing and commissioning after major structures were completed. Rural Food Security: KGA and Solomon Tobacco distributed 35,000+ vegetable seedlings in Honiara to boost nutrition and small-scale income. Climate & Energy Debate: Pacific climate groups are urging more governments to back a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, arguing renewable delivery must match targets.
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