AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Finance Boost: Solomon Islands has officially reopened the Small and Medium Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS), with the Government committing $18m to help MSMEs access loans by reducing bank risk—aimed at jobs, growth, and wider financial inclusion. Women’s Poultry Expansion: SIART support is helping Gold Ridge women farmers in Guadalcanal grow broiler production, with improved housing for up to 500 birds and first deliveries of 300 chicks expected to sell in about six weeks. Solar for East Honiara: China-funded RSDP delivered 400 solar-powered street lights worth $1.5m to East Honiara communities, improving safety and daily life. Health Infrastructure in Honiara: The $250m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre opened, bringing primary care and diagnostics under one roof, with birthing services set to start in September. Mining Law Pressure: Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee urged PM Wale to withdraw the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 after concerns over major changes affecting state participation, licences, customary land and royalties—Gold Ridge landowners want more consultation. Biosecurity Planning: MAL and Biosecurity Solomon Islands will hold a validation workshop for the Biosecurity (SI) Strategy 2026–2036 next week, focusing on financing, partnerships, workforce and risk reduction.
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