AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Politics: Solomon Islands lawmakers have elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister after a secret ballot win (26–22), following the ouster of Jeremiah Manele in a no-confidence vote last week—an outcome Australia has welcomed as Wale has long pushed for more transparency and has questioned China-linked deals, even as his stance has softened at times. Renewables Push: The ADB is backing Solomon Islands’ first large-scale grid solar PV push for Honiara, aiming to cut the grid’s heavy reliance on diesel (98% of power) and assess whether battery storage is needed. Ocean Science: New research shows whale sharks roam far farther across the Indo-Pacific than expected, with movements spanning feeding areas and migration routes across 13 places including Solomon Islands—fuel for wider marine protection. Biodiversity Discovery: Researchers have officially documented a new fish species, the hairy ghost pipefish, named Solenostomus snuffleupagus for its shaggy look. Culture & Media: Doc Edge Festival has unveiled its 2026 programme with 28 world premieres, mixing film and immersive storytelling.
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