AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake Monitoring: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to Germany’s GFZ research centre. Maritime Safety: More than 70 passengers remain aboard a disabled ferry in Temotu waters; rescue aircraft have dropped food, medical supplies and communications equipment. Agricultural Research: The Dodo Creek rice trial has reached its first harvest, giving researchers a chance to assess whether rice can be grown locally and support food security. Government Technology: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says work has begun on exploring an AI system to help the Treasury use real-time data for decision-making. Disaster Readiness: World Vision supplied printing equipment to Makira’s disaster office and provincial women’s council to speed up emergency information and reporting. WWII Mapping: Researchers are using drone-mounted LiDAR and AI to map remnants of the 1943 Battle of Munda Point, offering new ways to investigate the Solomon Islands’ wartime history.
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