AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSolomon Islands Government Reset: Matthew Wale has been sworn in as Prime Minister after winning parliament’s secret ballot on 15 May, and his Cabinet was completed over the weekend—24 ministers now ready to start work. Wale, 57, says the coalition will stay together through open talks and no “backdoor deals,” with a clear line on national interests and less room for outside foreign influence. China vs. Australia Stakes: Wale’s rise follows years of shifting Solomon Islands policy toward China, including the 2022 security pact he once criticized, and Australia has welcomed the change—though observers say the China challenge won’t disappear overnight. Energy & Climate Moves: In parallel, the Solomon Islands is pushing ahead with plans for a first large-scale grid solar PV project with ADB support, aiming to cut heavy diesel dependence. Pacific Science & Culture: Elsewhere in the region, a new MOU backs equality in science across the Bismarck-Solomon Seascape.
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