AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Watch: Solomon Islands’ new Prime Minister Matthew Wale is drawing close attention across the Pacific after winning a tight 26–22 parliamentary vote on 15 May, with analysts expecting a careful “modest recalibration” rather than a sudden break—especially around the country’s China security pact and calls for more transparency. Infrastructure Push: In Renbel, work is moving ahead on the Ahanga Wharf project, with site facilities set up, precast units largely fabricated, and extra piling equipment now in place for foundation work. Ocean Security: Pacific fisheries partners wrapped up Operation Tui Moana (4–22 May), conducting 61 vessel inspections and flagging four vessels of interest to deter illegal fishing. Conservation Spotlight: Solomon Islands is also weighing dugong survival as habitat loss and opportunistic hunting threaten the species. Local Roads: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue landside sealing is finished, with remaining sections now set to tackle congestion-heavy works.
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