AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoPacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says Pacific growth is losing momentum and is forecast to slip to 2.8% in 2026, with fuel and shipping costs, weaker tourism, and repeated global shocks now acting like a “new normal.” Honiara Business Pulse: In Solomon Islands, the SICCI welcomed a government move to relocate east Honiara buses away from the Central Market to the MID pool area, aiming to ease congestion that’s been hitting deliveries and productivity. Climate & Energy Moves: Ministers backed faster energy access and maritime connectivity at PRETMM6, while the Pacific Resilience Facility treaty has entered into force—pushing community-level climate and clean-energy financing forward. Skills & Jobs: Australia-backed scholarships and PPE are supporting training at Afutara Adventist Technical School, as the region grapples with youth job needs. Local Environment: Solomon Islands has gazetted a single-use plastics ban starting 1 September.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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