AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate & Energy Push: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urged more Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate talks, pointing to Solomon Islands and other Pacific signatories calling for a faster shift to renewables. Minimum Wage & Jobs: SICCI says Solomon Islands’ minimum wage review must be data-driven and balanced, as the Labour Division runs surveys across provinces and analysis is set to guide the next rate. Roads & Transport: In Malaita, TTC has started 5km of tar-sealed road works from Kwaibala to Oibola, while MID also reminded Honiara road users to be patient and respect traffic controllers during Mendana Avenue roadworks. Rural Economy & Agriculture: KGA and Solomon Tobacco distributed 35,000+ vegetable seedlings in and around Honiara to boost nutrition and small income from surplus sales. Water Infrastructure: Solomon Water is progressing on three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara (Tasahe, Titinge, Panatina), moving into testing and commissioning. Resource Oversight: Government warned illegal loggers and miners, while investigations began into 33 controversial bauxite shipments from Rennell. EU Partnership: The EU says its renewable energy, water and sanitation investments are strengthening Solomon Islands resilience, and it expects cooperation to continue despite the new government.
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