AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S.-Pacific Partnership: Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau wrapped a Pacific tour with fresh U.S. economic, security and disaster-recovery moves, including Peace Corps returning to Solomon Islands after 26 years, Ambassadors Fund support to preserve the Bloody Ridge WWII battlefield, and new airport rescue and firefighting vehicles for Honiara. WWII Remembrance & Safety: A survivor-led push at a Palau dialogue renewed calls for stronger, survivor-focused action on unexploded ordnance across Solomon Islands communities. Democracy & Rights: Transparency Solomon Islands marks International Democracy Day by urging leaders and citizens to treat human rights as inseparable from democracy and accountable governance. Education & Skills: UNDP-backed electoral reforms look at waiving nomination fees and supporting women and young candidates ahead of 2028, while Solomon Islands also sends the first five students to China under the “1,000 students per year” vocational initiative. Community Services: A new WASH facility improves safer learning at Gifu Primary School, and West Makira received 17 boats and outboard engines to boost transport for health, education, fisheries and farming. Culture & Sport: Oceania 7s Women’s Cup in Rotorua includes Solomon Islands, spotlighting regional talent and pathways for competition.
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