AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEconomic Research: At today’s CBSI-ADB-APAEA conference in Honiara, Finance Minister Rexon Ramofafia urged evidence-based research and stronger financial safeguards against economic and climate shocks, including cyclone damage and drought. Earthquake Monitoring: Solomon Islands and Australia have launched a geoscience partnership to install earthquake sensors, train local officers and strengthen mining checks. Geology Records: A fire at the Mines Ministry destroyed valuable mineral core samples used to map the country’s underground geology, a serious loss for research and future exploration. Marine Science: A study found leatherback turtle nests at Haevo beach have risen by 10.6% a year since harvesting stopped in 2013; researchers estimate about 381 leatherbacks nest across four monitored beaches. Health Services: Six NRH clinicians are training in China in minimally invasive surgery and related hospital services, as Solomon Islands works to build local specialist capacity.
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