AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOFC U-16 Semis Set: Solomon Islands have joined Fiji, Papua New Guinea and defending champions New Zealand in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship semi-finals in Port Moresby after a 2-1 comeback win over Vanuatu. Sports: Solomon’s comeback came after a missed penalty and a Vanuatu opener, with Greggy Gau equalising and George Lea’i scoring the winner just before half-time; New Zealand also booked their spot with a 6-1 win over Tahiti. PM Foreign Visits: Prime Minister Matthew Wale will travel to Washington D.C. and Tokyo, meeting U.S. officials and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with a return home expected on 26 July. Judicial Autonomy Reform: The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet says lead ministries have aligned efforts to advance judicial autonomy, including work on policy, legal and budget steps for an independent judiciary. Pacific Security Tensions: China’s ballistic missile test has intensified calls for a Pacific-led security agreement, with Australia’s Pat Conroy saying the launch damaged Beijing’s regional standing. Climate & Indigenous Voice: Indigenous leaders in Canberra told governments “no more tokenism” ahead of COP31, demanding Indigenous leadership be central to climate decisions. Health & Infrastructure: Malaita’s Kilufi Hospital upgrade was handed over with Japan/JICA funding, while Malaita Premier Asilaua warned many facilities have seen little renovation in recent years. Weather Alert: SIMS issued strong wind warning 83 for Solomon Islands waters, urging mariners and coastal residents to prepare for hazardous seas.
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