AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabour Mobility: The Government is targeting 5,000 overseas placements a year, building on more than 13,000 workers already deployed. Workers sent home an estimated SBD507 million in remittances last year. An Honiara expo from October 19–23 will connect Australian employers with local training and recruitment partners. Rural Agriculture: A new copra storage and buying hub has been handed to a farmers’ association in Isabel, improving local trade access for copra and cocoa growers. Fuel Costs: Rising prices are squeezing manufacturers, shipping operators and power generation. Solomon Power says fuel now accounts for 67% of its operating costs; SolTuna uses about 430,000 litres monthly. Cocoa Processing: A UK-funded chocolate machine will help Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands expand production and exports, supporting a network of more than 1,000 farmers. Fisheries: A strong El Niño is expected to shift tuna distribution and fishing activity into 2027, adding pressure to fisheries management and the industry’s economic outlook.
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