AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedical Tourism: Fiji’s PSH Hospitals says it’s drawing cardiac and specialist patients from across the Pacific, including Solomon Islands, with a 130-bed facility near Nadi Airport and a cath lab that has already completed 150+ open-heart procedures. Crime & Security: Australia unveiled a A$600m plan to target cocaine traffickers using “Pacific drugs highway” routes, noting at least five “narco-subs” found in the Solomon Islands and Marshall Islands since late 2025. Health Cooperation: Solomon Islands’ MHMS delegation met India’s health officials in New Delhi to advance MOUs on health cooperation and recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia. Climate & Warnings: Solomon Islands is set to use the PMC-8 meeting in Tonga to push for better weather and climate services, including equipment and sustainable financing. Education & Skills: The first five students depart for China under the “1,000 students per year” initiative, focused on technical and vocational training and building science teaching capacity. Marine Science: SINU is exploring marine disaster preparedness cooperation with a Chinese research delegation, including joint research and a toolkit approach. Governance Tech: UNDP says it will use technology to reduce electoral malpractice ahead of 2028 elections, supported by Japan.
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