AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Infrastructure: Piling is under way on Honiara’s International Berth 1 expansion, a major upgrade intended to support cargo operations and the movement of essential goods. Agriculture: The Dodo Creek rice trial has reached its first harvest, testing whether local production can strengthen food security and rural jobs. In Malaita, training is supporting piggery farmers, with SIART backing 16 groups through a $6.9 million investment. Finance: CBSI says lenders will upload existing customer loan and repayment records to the new credit bureau without consent for the initial database; consent will be required for later submissions. Shipping Costs: Maersk will add a peak-season surcharge from November on Southeast Asia–Solomon Islands shipments: US$500 per 20-foot container and US$1,000 per 40-foot container. Energy: Solomon Power says the 2026–28 tariff framework lowers the non-fuel charge while requiring continued investment in infrastructure and renewable energy. Mineral Exploration: Makira-Ulawa is working with national and overseas experts to map mineral deposits, including gold, nickel and bauxite.
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