AGP Executive Report

Road Safety Tech: MID is advancing speed hump installations on the Henderson–Mberande Road under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project, but warns that vandalised or missing road signs are undermining pedestrian and driver safety. Night Works on Key Corridor: The Tandai Highway landside carriageway (Rifle Range Roundabout to Solomon Motors) will close overnight 9pm–5am for three nights for street lighting installation, with daytime access unchanged and detours enforced. Maritime Security Training: RSIPF officers completed ADF-led border surveillance and small boats training across Guadalcanal, Western, Choiseul and Isabel, including use of Parrot drones for monitoring and reporting. Forestry & JICA Support: The Ministry of Forestry and Research and JICA signed a technical cooperation record to strengthen community-based sustainable forest management, including land-use planning and livelihood activities. Marine Protection Planning: MFMR and MECDM, with New Zealand support, are mapping marine resource protection priorities in Temotu and Makira-Ulawa using community workshops, interviews, and scientific input. Education Upgrade at SINU: SINU Council approved a new Centre for Teaching and Learning to boost teaching quality, staff development, digital learning and quality assurance. Finance Data for Inclusion: CBSI and Tebbutt Research will run a nationwide Financial Services Demand Side Survey (about 992 adults) to update access, usage, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Climate Science Publishing: A new Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched at POPCCC in Honiara to get Pacific-generated climate research into peer-reviewed, accessible literature. AI in Healthcare: Qure.ai’s Aira clinical decision support system received EU Class IIb CE certification, aiming to support frontline primary care with guideline-based recommendations and reduced admin burden. Diplomacy & Digital Tech Links: Solomon Islands formalised ties with Kenya and Ghana, targeting cooperation in farming, climate resilience, online learning and digital technology. Border & Ocean Storytelling: Journalists from across the Pacific met in Fiji to focus on translating ocean and climate science into community-ready storytelling for adaptation.

Climate & Early Warning: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale opened the 5th Pacific climate conference in Honiara, calling climate change a national security and economic priority and pushing for measurable action that reaches villages, services and livelihoods. Forestry & JICA: The Ministry of Forestry and Research and JICA signed a Record of Discussions for a community-based sustainable forest management project, aiming to strengthen MOFR capacity and support community land-use and livelihood planning. Marine Protection: MFMR and MECDM, with New Zealand support, are mapping marine resource protection priorities in Temotu and Makira-Ulawa using community workshops, interviews, traditional knowledge and mapping to guide resilient zoning and livelihoods. University Teaching Upgrade: SINU Council approved a new Centre for Teaching and Learning to improve teaching quality, staff development, digital learning and academic quality assurance. Health Tech: Qure.ai’s AI clinical decision support system Aira received EU Class IIb CE certification, designed to support frontline primary care with guideline-based recommendations and reduced paperwork. Finance Data for Inclusion: CBSI and Tebbutt Research will run the second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026), including Makira-Ulawa, to track access, usage, satisfaction and readiness for climate-related financial products. Security Training: RSIPF officers completed ADF-led border surveillance and small boats training under Exercise Coastwatchers, including drone-based monitoring skills. Road Works: Night closures are set for the Tandai Highway (9pm–5am) for street lighting installation from Sept 21–23.

Border Security Training: RSIPF officers completed ADF-led border surveillance and small boats courses under Exercise Coastwatchers, including advanced Parrot drone monitoring and surveillance reporting across Guadalcanal, Western, Choiseul and Isabel. Health Tech Certification: Qure.ai says its Aira AI clinical decision support system has received EU Class IIb CE certification, aiming to reduce paperwork and guide frontline primary care using local languages and existing records. Financial Inclusion Survey: CBSI, with Tebbutt Research and SINSO, will run a second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026), sampling about 992 adults and tracking access, usage, quality and climate-related financial product readiness. Maritime Safety Inquiry: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry continues in Honiara as witnesses’ availability shifts the schedule; the board will examine operations, emergency response and compliance. Climate Science & Policy: Solomon Islands launched a Pacific Climate Change Journal at POPCCC, while PM Wale urged turning Pacific climate knowledge into measurable village-level action. Public Services & Transport: Honiara bus terminals are set to return to original locations as road works near completion, with some moves dependent on utility relocation.

Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.4 quake struck Papua New Guinea on the Australia–Pacific plate boundary, shaking parts of the country and raising concerns about secondary hazards like landslides and liquefaction. Health Tech: Qure.ai says its AI clinical decision support system Aira has received EU Class IIb CE certification, aiming to reduce paperwork and guide frontline primary care using patient records and local languages. Finance & Inclusion: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and Tebbutt Research will run the second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026), including Makira-Ulawa, to track access, usage, quality, satisfaction and readiness for climate-related financial products. Education & Leadership: SINU mourns the passing of founding leader Sir Nathaniel Waena, while the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants urges accountants to move beyond qualifications into advising and leadership. Climate Science: A Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched in Honiara to publish Pacific-generated climate research and connect it to global policy processes. Transport & Infrastructure: The Aviation Complex Building at Henderson has reached major completion, with remaining work focused on power and IT integration before full commissioning.

AI in Health: Qure.ai says its Aira AI clinical decision support system has received EU Class IIb CE certification, aiming to help frontline primary care by turning paper records and patient histories into guideline-based recommendations—built for local languages and patchy connectivity. Climate Science & Policy: Solomon Islands hosted the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference, where PM Matthew Wale urged the region to “turn climate knowledge into Pacific action,” pushing stronger policies, early-warning systems, and finance-ready projects. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers concluded PMMM-4 with renewed backing for Weather Ready Pacific, including radar upgrades for Tonga and follow-on plans for Samoa and Solomon Islands. Local Finance Research: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will run its second Financial Services National Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) to map access, usage, quality, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Maritime Safety: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry in Honiara continues as witnesses’ availability affects the schedule, with the board reviewing operations, emergency response, and safety measures. Digital Infrastructure: The Henderson Aviation Complex Building at SIRAP2 reached major completion, with remaining steps including a transformer installation and IT hardware procurement before final testing and commissioning.

Medical AI in care: Qure.ai says its Aira AI clinical decision support system has won EU Class IIb CE certification, aiming to help frontline primary care by turning consultations and paper records into a digital care trail, supporting guideline-based recommendations, and working with local languages and patchy connectivity. Climate science publishing: Solomon Islands National University helped launch the Pacific Climate Change Journal at POPCCC in Honiara, pushing Pacific research into peer-reviewed, accessible literature so it reaches policymakers and processes like IPCC and WMO. Weather and early warning: Pacific Ministers wrapped up PMMM-4 with renewed backing for Weather Ready Pacific, including follow-on radar and observing-station upgrades for multi-hazard early warning. Local health monitoring: Solomon Islands’ health ministry is on alert for a rise in influenza-like illness, with flu monitoring stepped up. Finance data for inclusion: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will run its second Financial Services National Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) to map access, usage, quality, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Maritime safety inquiry: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry continues in Honiara as witnesses’ availability shifts the schedule, focusing on operations, emergency response, and compliance. Digital infrastructure milestone: Henderson’s Aviation Complex Building has reached major completion, with remaining transformer installation and IT hardware procurement before final testing and commissioning.

Climate Science & Policy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale opened the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, urging the region to “turn Pacific knowledge into Pacific action” with implementable outcomes like stronger policies, early-warning systems, finance-ready projects, and community solutions. Climate Publishing: The Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched at POPCCC to get Pacific research into peer-reviewed literature and into decision-making pathways. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers wrapped up PMMM-4 with renewed backing for Weather Ready Pacific, including radar upgrades (Tonga first; Samoa and Solomon Islands next). Health Tech (AI): Qure.ai’s Aira clinical decision support system received EU Class IIb CE certification, moving AI support deeper into primary care workflows. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI will run a second Financial Services National Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) covering ~992 adults to track access, usage, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Maritime Safety: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry continues in Honiara as witnesses delay proceedings; the board will examine operations, emergency response, and compliance. Infrastructure: Henderson’s Aviation Complex Building hit major completion, with transformer installation and IT hardware still pending before final testing.

AI & Health Tech: Qure.ai says its Aira clinical decision support system has received EU Class IIb CE certification, moving beyond image-only support into workflow and guideline-based primary care decision help. Climate Science & Policy: Solomon Islands launched a Pacific Climate Change Journal at POPCCC to push Pacific research into peer-reviewed visibility, while PM Matthew Wale urged “turn Pacific knowledge into Pacific action” ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers backed the Weather Ready Pacific Programme, with radar upgrades planned for Samoa and Solomon Islands after Tonga’s new C-band radar. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI will run a nationwide Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) to map access, usage, quality, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Maritime Safety: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry continues in Honiara as witnesses’ availability shifts the schedule, focusing on operations, emergency response, and compliance. Public Health: MHMS reports rising flu-like illness, with lab testing finding most samples positive for Influenza A, and urges hygiene and staying home when sick. Local Tech Capacity: RSIPF and ADF completed a drone pilot course for policing tasks like maritime surveillance, border monitoring, and disaster response. Infrastructure: Henderson’s Aviation Complex Building has hit a major completion milestone, pending transformer installation and IT hardware integration.

Pacific Climate Science: A new Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched in Honiara on the first day of the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (POPCCC), aiming to get Pacific research into peer-reviewed literature and into major policy processes like IPCC and WMO. Climate Finance: Australia and New Zealand used POPCCC to push for “transformative” climate finance that strengthens Pacific institutions and delivers benefits communities can feel after funding ends. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers wrapped up the PMMM-4 with renewed backing for Weather Ready Pacific, including a regional radar rollout with Tonga’s new C-band radar leading and Samoa and Solomon Islands next. Health Tech & Care: Qure.ai says its Aira AI clinical decision support system has received EU Class IIb CE certification, moving beyond image-based tools into frontline workflow support for primary care. Local Health Alert: Solomon Islands’ health ministry is monitoring a rise in flu-like illness, with Influenza A detected in most samples in late August. Maritime Safety: Hearings continue in Honiara into the MV Anjeanette casualty, with the marine inquiry examining operations, emergency response, and safety failures. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI will run a nationwide financial services demand survey (about 992 adults) to track access, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Skills & Governance: The ISIA Annual Congress opened in Honiara, focusing on leadership, ethics, and how accountants should use technology without losing ethical judgment. Transport Infrastructure: Honiara bus terminals are set to reopen to original locations as road works near completion, supported by the LMCP.

Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers wrapped up PMMM-4 with a renewed push for Weather Ready Pacific, backed by the Siu-i-Alaimoana Ki Likutapu Declaration and plans to expand radar and observing stations, with Samoa and Solomon Islands next in line after Tonga’s new C-band radar. Maritime Safety: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry continues in Honiara, with witnesses delayed and the board set to examine operations, emergency response, and possible breaches of maritime law. Public Health: Solomon Islands’ health ministry is monitoring a rise in flu-like illness; lab testing in late August found Influenza A in most samples, and more tests are pending. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI and Tebbutt Research will run a second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct), covering about 992 adults nationwide, including readiness for climate-related financial products. Climate Policy: PM Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, urging Pacific leaders to turn climate knowledge into practical action ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Transport Infrastructure: Honiara’s main market and magistrate bus terminals are set to return to original locations as remaining road works near completion. Skills & Ethics: ISIA’s Annual Congress opened in Honiara, focusing on building a workforce that thinks, leads and creates, and stressing ethical judgment as AI rises.

Financial Inclusion Survey: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) will run its second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey from September to October, sampling about 992 adults across urban, rural and maritime communities to track access, usage, service quality, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products—supporting progress under National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3. Climate Conference in Honiara: Prime Minister Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference, urging Pacific leaders to “turn climate knowledge into Pacific action” with measurable delivery—legislation, budgeting, enforcement, early-warning systems, finance-ready projects, and stronger weather and climate services. Health Watch—Flu-Like Illness: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it is monitoring a rise in influenza-like illness, with routine lab testing in late August detecting Influenza A in most samples from Honiara and Western Province, and advising hand hygiene, cough etiquette, rest, and seeking care if symptoms worsen. Transport & Infrastructure: Honiara’s main market and magistrate bus terminals are set to reopen to original locations as remaining road works finish, though the schedule depends on carpark completion and utility relocation by Solomon Power and Solomon Telekom. Maritime Safety Inquiry: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette fire, sinking and total loss, following a preliminary investigation that flagged safety issues and possible breaches of maritime law. Policing Tech Training: RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force completed a Drone Pilot Course under Exercise Coastwatchers, training officers to use drones for maritime surveillance, border monitoring, search and rescue, disaster response and situational awareness.

Climate Policy Push: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, urging the region to turn climate knowledge into practical action through enforceable legislation, finance-ready projects, early-warning systems, and community solutions. National Security Framing: Wale also unveiled GREAT’s climate action plan as a national security and economic priority, promising to legislate, budget, enforce, and report on delivery by 2050. Health Alert: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it’s monitoring a rise in flu-like illness, with Influenza A detected in most samples from Honiara and Western Province, and advises hygiene, staying home when sick, and seeking care if symptoms worsen. Transport & Infrastructure: Honiara’s main market and magistrate bus terminals are set to return to their original locations as road works near completion, though utility relocation by Solomon Power and Solomon Telekom is still affecting timelines. Maritime Safety: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette fire, sinking, and total loss, following a preliminary investigation that flagged safety and legal concerns. Policing Tech Training: RSIPF and the ADF have completed a Drone Pilot Course to boost surveillance, search and rescue, disaster response, and monitoring in remote areas. Aviation Upgrade: Henderson’s Aviation Complex Building has reached major completion, with remaining steps including transformer installation and IT hardware procurement before final testing and handover.

Health Watch: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it’s monitoring a rise in influenza-like illness, with Influenza A detected in most samples in late August, and urges hand hygiene, cough etiquette, staying home when sick, and seeking care if symptoms worsen. Transport Safety: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun in Honiara into the July fire, sinking and total loss of MV ANJEANETTE, with a three-member board appointed to examine safety issues and possible breaches of maritime law. Aviation Infrastructure: Henderson’s Aviation Complex Building under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project has hit a major completion milestone, with only transformer installation and IT hardware procurement left before final testing and handover. Policing Tech: RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force have wrapped up drone pilot training, building skills for maritime surveillance, border monitoring, search and rescue, and disaster response. Climate Action: PM Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, calling for “Pacific knowledge” to become practical action through early-warning systems, finance-ready projects, and applied research. Workforce & Education: Solomon Islands and the Philippines are exploring a nursing education twinning partnership linking SINU with a Philippine nursing college to strengthen faculty development and clinical teaching. Governance Tech: UNDP says it’s looking at technology to reduce electoral malpractice and boost trust ahead of the 2028 joint elections. Skills Pipeline: The first five Solomon Islands students have departed for China under the “1,000 students per year” initiative, targeting technical and vocational training, including science teaching capacity.

Aviation Infrastructure: The Henderson Aviation Complex Building under SIRAP2 has hit a major completion milestone, with physical works substantially done; only transformer installation by Solomon Power and MCA’s IT hardware procurement remain before final testing and commissioning. Climate Action & Diplomacy: PM Matthew Wale opened the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, urging Pacific nations to turn climate knowledge into practical action—stronger policies, early-warning systems, finance-ready projects, and a united negotiating position ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Health Watch: MHMS says flu-like illness is rising, with influenza A detected in most samples from late-August surveillance in Honiara and Western Province; more samples are pending lab results and the public is urged to use hygiene and seek care if symptoms worsen. Maritime Safety: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette fire, sinking, and total loss, following a preliminary investigation that flagged safety issues and possible breaches of maritime law. Policing Tech: RSIPF and the ADF have completed a drone pilot course for Exercise Coastwatchers, training officers to use drones for maritime surveillance, border monitoring, search and rescue, and disaster response. Regional Capacity Building: Solomon Islands is using PMC-8 in Tonga to push for better weather and climate services—equipment, sustainable funding, technology, and partnerships. Human Capital: The first five Solomon Islands students have departed for China under the Government’s “1,000 students per year” initiative, targeting vocational skills including science teaching and TVET instructors.

Climate Action in Honiara: Prime Minister Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Climate Change Conference, urging Pacific leaders to turn climate knowledge into practical action—stronger policies, finance-ready projects, applied research and early-warning systems—rather than judging success by the number of meetings. Drone Policing Boost: RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force completed a Drone Pilot Course under Exercise Coastwatchers, training officers to use drones for maritime surveillance, border monitoring, search and rescue, disaster response and faster situational awareness in remote areas. Marine Safety Inquiry: A formal Marine Inquiry began in Honiara into the MV ANJEANETTE disaster, following a July fire, sinking off Ngella, cargo loss and the presumed death of a contracted welder; a three-member independent board will examine safety issues and possible breaches of maritime law. Flu-Like Illness Alert: MHMS says it’s monitoring an increase in influenza-like illness, with routine lab testing detecting Influenza A in most samples in August, and advises hygiene, staying home when sick, and seeking care if symptoms worsen. Weather Services Focus: Pacific meteorological leaders met for PMC-8, highlighting stronger early-warning systems and investment in weather, climate, water and ocean services. Health Cooperation: MHMS advanced Solomon Islands–India health talks, including recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia and implementation of health cooperation MOUs. Skills and Training: The first five Solomon Islands students departed for China under the “1,000 students per year” initiative, targeting vocational training and support for science teachers and TVET instructors. Crime Prevention Tech: UNDP is exploring technology to reduce electoral malpractice and strengthen trust ahead of Solomon Islands’ 2028 joint elections.

Drone Training: RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force have finished a Drone Pilot Course under Exercise Coastwatchers, teaching safe drone use for maritime surveillance, border monitoring, search and rescue, disaster response and spotting illegal activity in remote areas. Marine Safety Inquiry: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun in Honiara into the July 4 fire and July 5 sinking of MV ANJEANETTE, with a three-member independent board appointed by SIMA to examine safety issues and possible breaches of maritime law. Health Watch: MHMS says it’s closely monitoring a rise in influenza-like illness, with surveillance in Honiara and Western Province showing more cases and lab testing detecting Influenza A; the ministry urges hand hygiene, cough etiquette, staying home when sick, and seeking care if symptoms worsen. Weather & Warnings: Solomon Islands is using the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-8) in Tonga to push for stronger climate services, equipment and sustainable financing, stressing that early warnings must reach even remote communities. Health Cooperation: MHMS officials have advanced Solomon Islands–India health talks, including steps toward recognising the Indian Pharmacopoeia and implementing health cooperation MOUs. Skills Pipeline: The first five Solomon Islands students have departed for China under the “1,000 students per year” initiative, targeting vocational training and support for future science teachers and TVET instructors. Education Support: MEHRD launched a three-day Professional Development Facilitators induction to improve teacher support nationwide, including for rural and remote schools, with training that includes coaching and digital technology. Road Upgrades: Malaita road improvement consultations have wrapped up under SIRAP2, with contractors finalising environmental and social management plans before major works begin. Nursing Education Link: Solomon Islands and the Philippines are exploring a twinning partnership to strengthen nursing education through the Philippine-Pacific Health Initiative, with WHO facilitating discussions. Workforce & Industry: SINU heavy vehicle students visited GPPOL’s transport and vehicle workshop for hands-on training in steering and suspension systems, with workplace safety emphasised.