AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel Costs: Rising fuel prices are squeezing manufacturers, shipping operators and power generation. Businesses want temporary relief; fuel now makes up 67% of Solomon Power’s costs, while SolTuna uses about 430,000 litres a month. 2027 Budget: The Finance Minister has launched the budget strategy framework, with consultations ahead to set and cost government priorities. Cocoa Processing: A UK-funded machine will help Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands expand chocolate production and exports, supporting a business that works with more than 1,000 farmers. Maritime Safety: The MV Awka’s engine failure left 73 people stranded off Temotu, renewing calls for stronger safety, emergency response and reliable inter-island transport. Tuna Fisheries: A strong El Niño could shift fishing grounds and catch rates across the Pacific into 2027, with implications for Solomon Islands’ fisheries. Agriculture: Dodo Creek’s first rice harvest marks progress in trials testing the crop’s potential for local production.
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