AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Future: Solomon Islands has launched a national digital transformation policy, developed with the International Telecommunication Union, to expand connectivity, online public services, digital skills and cybersecurity. The government says high internet costs and uneven infrastructure remain key barriers. River Research: An environmental DNA study of Guadalcanal’s Itina River detected 30 vertebrate species—six more than a traditional survey—showing how genetic traces in water can help reveal biodiversity. Conservation Science: The proposed 21,000-hectare iTina protected area would safeguard rainforest and support community-led conservation, research and ecotourism. Energy Infrastructure: International partners have cleared the Tina River hydropower project’s dam construction method and concrete mix, allowing main construction to begin. Safer Skies: New air traffic control towers in Honiara and Munda are advancing, with structural work complete in Honiara and interior finishing progressing at both sites. Local Engineering: Maritime specialists and Solomon Islands businesses are exploring locally made navigation aids, including buoys and beacons, designed to meet safety standards.
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