AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Regulation Upgrade: Solomon Islands is strengthening oversight for medicines, vaccines and medical devices, with MHMS and WHO running a three-day national self-assessment in Honiara using WHO’s Global Benchmarking Tool to map gaps and priorities ahead of law updates. Tax Policy Consultation: The GREAT Government released its Draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028, inviting public feedback on proposed tax and legislative priorities, with a clear process for sequencing work based on impacts to revenue and the economy. Forestry Rent Controversy: Opposition is challenging a SBD$100,000-a-month Forestry rental tied to Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s registered land interest, while the Ministry says the tenancy began before he became PM. Education Tech for Rural Schools: Two new science laboratory classrooms in Western Province (over SBD2.7m) were handed over through Australia-New Zealand support, aiming to boost hands-on science learning. Climate & Disaster Tech: Regional flood early-warning training in Fiji is pushing impact-based forecasting for better, clearer alerts. Fisheries Monitoring Tech: Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest in a major IUU fishing crackdown using satellite detections, patrols and inspections.
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