AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrug Trafficking Watch: A major ABC Foreign Correspondent investigation says international cartels are using remote Pacific islands as hiding spots, transit routes and recruitment hubs, with Solomon Islands and Tonga flagged; in Malaita, abandoned “narco-subs” (semi-submersibles) were found—low-profile boats built in South America to carry cocaine across the Pacific. Ocean Governance: Solomon Islands has formally declined to endorse a new regional ocean declaration at the Melanesian Ocean Summit, with High Commissioner William Soaki arguing for indigenous governance, constitutional due process, and consent-based control of actions in the EEZ. Sports & Community: ARO Outrigger & Canoe Club is set to host the Pentecost Sprints Regatta 2026 on May 25 at Iumi Water Sports Park, with sprint races and a mixed relay plus prizes and family entertainment. Economy Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth will slow further in 2026, citing diesel dependence, fuel shocks, weaker tourism and debt. Culture & Care: Solomon Islands continues midwifery push amid shortages, while road-safety messaging ramps up ahead of permanent signs under the LMCP.
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