AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Security Deal: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Honiara will sign a “ship rider agreement” next week for U.S. Coast Guard patrols with local police aboard, aiming to tackle drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal fishing. Infrastructure & Transport: MID reports the Riffle Range Roundabout upgrade is complete under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project, improving traffic flow and stormwater drainage; asphalt works on Mendana Avenue are also advancing toward Honiara City Council Roundabout. Water Supply Strain: Residents in West Honiara report up to a week of water outages despite Solomon Water repairs to the Ngossi pumping main; supply should fully stabilise within 48 hours. Energy & Industry Skills: MECDM and partners complete Phase 1 of the Mini Solar Power Project across 25 constituencies; SINU consults industry to strengthen its Bachelor of Fisheries Studies for better hands-on training. Business & Policy: PSAG holds its inaugural 2026 meeting, with SICCI pushing for urgent SME Bill action and Electricity Act amendments to cut costs and improve reliability. Renewables Spotlight: Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan confirmed as a keynote for the Oceania Renewable Power Summit in Auckland.
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