AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMining Integrity & EITI Prep: The Solomon Islands Government, UNDP and the UK say they’re tightening coordination to curb corruption, illicit financial flows and revenue leakages as the country moves to rejoin EITI. Agriculture Recovery Support: MALD received 200 tools from New Zealand (MFAT) to help cyclone Maila-affected farmers restart food gardens. Aviation Infrastructure: Santa Cruz Airport Terminal works are substantially completed, with testing and commissioning about 80% done and final power connection pending. Water & Energy Security: Solomon Water warns El Niño could trigger temporary rationing if sources keep declining, urging customers to conserve now. Digital Shipping & Logistics: Solomon Ports Authority will manage a new Shipping Schedule Hub to keep vessel booking and arrival/departure info updated in real time. Fuel Prices: Diesel and kerosene drop for July rates in Honiara, while petrol rises slightly. SME Finance: Government signed a revised MoU with CBSI to strengthen the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme, including SBD18m disbursement for 2026. Transport Resilience: MID is upgrading road asset management systems to better plan, prioritize and maintain transport infrastructure under climate risk. Community & Skills: East Honiara delivered materials for the Aekafo footpath, while WorldFish and KGA trained Western Province students in organic farming and nutrition.
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