AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture Market Push: SIART’s two-day Market Linkage Workshop wrapped up in Auki, Malaita, with Agriculture Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi urging farmers to overcome the biggest bottlenecks—buyers, transport, storage and market information—while a second session is set for Malu’u (May 21–22). Stakeholder Praise: Malaita PS George Eric said agriculture remains the provinces’ economic backbone, but SIART’s commercial potential still isn’t fully realised. Pacific Drug Crackdown: Australia and New Zealand police announced a Colombia-based strike force to disrupt the Pacific drug trade, including a liaison officer in Bogota and an International Joint Investigations Team as chiefs meet in Suva. Connectivity Drive: Energy and transport ministers ended PRETMM6 with the Manubada Call to Action, pushing faster delivery on energy security and maritime links across the Blue Pacific. Wellness in the Air: Fiji Airways launched FlyWell, adding red light therapy to its Premier Lounge and select long-haul flights.
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