AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClean Energy: Solomon Power has commissioned the US$15.2 million Munda solar hybrid plant, a 1-megawatt facility with battery storage expected to cut fuel use and improve power reliability for homes and businesses. It is the second solar plant delivered under a project covering five provincial centres. Mining and Safety: Solomon Islands and Australia have launched a geoscience partnership to strengthen earthquake monitoring and mining oversight, including checks on mineral exports. Business Costs: A forum with local industry leaders examined how rising fuel prices add to costs for processing, electricity, shipping and moving goods between islands. Tourism: A new SPTO–Pacific Trade Invest Australia partnership aims to boost investment and digital marketing. Regional operators report revenue growth, but limited flights remain a major barrier. Finance and Jobs: DBSI has introduced new loans for rural enterprises and local contractors. Meanwhile, Australian agriculture employer EP Strawberries plans to lift Solomon Islands recruitment by 10–15% after Honiara’s first PALM expo.
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