AGP Executive Report

Racism & Media Safety: Indigenous media leaders in Australia told a federal racism inquiry about an “alarming escalation” of online abuse, including Brooke Boney describing “menacing” threats and doxxing that pushed her out of broadcasting. Honiara City Fix-Up: Solomon Islands Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga urged urgent reforms in Parliament, citing poor sanitation, unmanaged waste, failing infrastructure, traffic and weak municipal enforcement. Hotel & Tourism: Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel will close from 1 September for major renovations through 2027, with Capitana restaurant shutting during works. Football (OFC): The 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League will stream live and free on FIFA+ via DAZN, featuring Central Coast FC (Solomon Islands). Arts & Culture: A wildlife photography exhibition from London opens at the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery, bringing nature images for schools and youth groups. Sports Development: SIFF named a 20-man Bilikiki beach soccer training squad for the OFC Nations Cup in Tahiti, while Central Coast FC boosted its Champions League squad with nine Solomon Kings players. Heritage Spotlight: Tulagi’s Nambawan Haus Museum opened, with Central Islands leaders calling for support to make Tulagi the heritage capital.

Football Streaming: The 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League is set to be streamed live and free on FIFA+ via DAZN from Fiji, with Central Coast FC (Solomon Islands) among the eight clubs—fans just need a FIFA ID to watch on smart TVs, phones, tablets, computers and consoles. Local Club Boost: Central Coast FC head into the tournament with added firepower, signing nine players from Solomon Kings FC, including Solomon Islands internationals Rafa Lea’i, Bobby Leslie, Javin Wae and Junior David. Beach Soccer Prep: SIFF has named a 20-man Bilikiki training squad for October’s OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup in Tahiti, with four goalkeepers included and preparations now officially underway. Para Sport & Inclusion: Para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae has been selected for the Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant, with his “MT Art Class” project aiming to bring students with and without disabilities together through art. Commonwealth Games Afterglow: Team Solomon wrapped up athletics in Glasgow with Stephen Rahuasi finishing 29th in the men’s 800m, while Solomon Islands athletes also posted personal bests in the athletics events. Culture Through Business: Annmarie Kira is using her custom clothing and merchandise business to promote Bougainvillean culture and identity.

Fashion & Culture in Business: Bougainville entrepreneur Annmarie Kira is turning custom clothing into a living archive, using Natigu 26 Limited to keep local identity visible through everyday wear. Regional Women’s Leadership: Solomon Islands chaired Pacific Women Leaders in Suva, pushing stronger action on gender equality, economic resilience, health, disability inclusion and climate response, including using the Biketawa Declaration after an economic shock. Football Focus: Central Coast FC, Solomon Islands champions, have added nine Solomon Kings players ahead of the OFC Men’s Champions League in Fiji, starting Aug 9 vs AS Tiga Sport. Beach Soccer Build-Up: SIFF has named a 20-man Bilikiki training squad for the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup in Tahiti (Oct 22–31). Commonwealth Games Afterglow: Solomon Islands athletes wrapped up athletics in Glasgow, with Stephen Rahuasi finishing 29th in the 800m; para inclusion also got a boost via the GAPS camp. Sports for Inclusion: Para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae won a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for an “MT Art Class” project bringing students with and without disabilities together. Heritage & Tourism: Central Islands Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi, pitching Tulagi as Solomon Islands’ heritage capital. Community & Development: JICA welcomed three new volunteers to support fisheries, community development and PE in Honiara and the provinces. Infrastructure & Influence: PM Matthew Wale says the US is in advanced talks to help fund Bina Harbour, reviving competition with China over Pacific ports.

Commonwealth Games buzz: Solomon Islands’ Stephen Rahuasi wrapped up his men’s 800m campaign in Glasgow, finishing 29th out of 32 in 2:00.16, while the wider Team Solomon effort also highlighted strong showings across weightlifting, para powerlifting, swimming and boxing. Para sport & community arts: Moffat Tolomae earned a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for his “MT Art Class” project, aiming to bring students with and without disabilities together through art and storytelling. Inclusive sport support: Home Affairs Minister Rev. Manasseh Maelanga visited the GAPS Training Camp in Scotland, backing Commonwealth Sport’s inclusion pathway for para athletes and coaches. Local governance & culture: Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi and urged national and partner support to turn Tulagi into Solomon Islands’ “heritage capital.” Sports administration: The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation elected a refreshed board, including lawyer Katalaini Ziru as the first woman executive office bearer. Regional development & influence: The U.S. is in advanced talks to help fund a key Solomon Islands port at Bina Harbour, as Washington looks to expand infrastructure ties amid China competition. Tourism & history: Tourism Solomons and Valor Tours promoted new small-group WWII history itineraries tied to the Battle of Guadalcanal commemoration. Community development: Three new JICA volunteers arrived to support fisheries, community development and physical education in Malaita, Western Province and Honiara. Sports spotlight: RSIPF stepped up preparations for its September Blue Ribbon Day darts tournament, with 16 teams already registered.

Commonwealth Games wrap: Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games ended with India taking the host flag for 2030, and Pacific highlights included Seine Stowers’ weightlifting gold and other Pacific medal moments across netball and athletics. Team Solomon at CWG: Solomon Islands athletes kept pushing—Stephen Rahuasi finished 29th in the men’s 800m, while para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae’s inclusion work at the GAPS camp earned him an international Athlete Voice Grant for an “MT Art Class” community art project. Local sport & community: RSIPF is gearing up for its September Blue Ribbon Day darts tournament after receiving new equipment, with 16 Honiara teams already registered. Culture & heritage: Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi, pitching Tulagi as a “heritage capital.” Environment & art: The Solomon Siren sculpture now marks Kale Island’s submerged site, designed to become a living reef and habitat. Regional ties & entertainment-adjacent travel: Tourism Solomons promoted new WWII Guadalcanal tour options for US visitors ahead of the 84th commemoration. Infrastructure politics: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the US is in advanced talks to help fund Bina Harbour, reviving competition with China.

Community Sport Buzz: Hauvu Pipi Netball Club is turning heads in Port Moresby’s PomNA competition, with its Gulf-based junior teams leading the ladder in multiple age groups and growing from 75 players last season to at least 150 this year. International Volunteers: JICA welcomed three new volunteers to Solomon Islands—two fisheries-focused placements (Auki and Gizo) and a Physical Education volunteer at St. Nicholas Primary School in Honiara—aimed at community development and healthier learning through sport. Tourism & History: Tourism Solomons is promoting new WWII history tour options from US operator Valor Tours ahead of the 84th Battle of Guadalcanal commemoration. Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Team Solomon’s Stephen Rahuasi wrapped up the men’s 800m in Glasgow, while Solomon Islands para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae earned a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for an inclusive community art project. Football Next Up: Central Coast FC learned its OFC Men’s Champions League path in Fiji, starting group play against AS Tiga Sport on Aug 9. Rugby Governance: SIRUF elected a refreshed executive board, including the federation’s first female executive office bearer, pushing stronger governance and inclusivity.

WWII Tourism & Commemoration: Tourism Solomons is encouraging US travelers to book Valor Tours’ new small-group Guadalcanal WWII history itineraries ahead of the 84th Battle of Guadalcanal commemoration in August. Commonwealth Games Wrap (Sports): Team Solomon’s Glasgow campaign closed with Stephen Rahuasi finishing 29th in the men’s 800m, while Solomon athletes also posted personal-best efforts in athletics. Para Sport & Inclusion: Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga backed the GAPS Training Camp in Scotland, where para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae’s “MT Art Class” won a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant to promote inclusion through community art. Heritage & Culture on Tulagi: Central Islands Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi, pitching the island as a “heritage capital” where history, culture, faith and tourism meet. Community Sport (Police Blue Ribbon Day): RSIPF received new darts equipment and has 16 Honiara teams registered for the September Blue Ribbon Day tournament. Climate Art Landmark: A life-size “Solomon Siren” sculpture now marks Kale Island’s submerged site, designed to become a living reef and habitat for marine life. Regional Football: Central Coast FC learned their OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 group path in Fiji, starting Aug 9 against AS Tiga Sport.

Commonwealth Games spotlight: Team Solomon kept pushing in Glasgow, with Stephen Rahuasi finishing 29th in the men’s 800m (2:00.16) and Solomon’s athletes posting personal-best efforts across athletics and other sports. Para sport + community creativity: Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga backed the GAPS Training Camp in Scotland, where para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae won a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for his “MT Art Class” inclusion project. Heritage tourism on Tulagi: Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum, pitching Tulagi as a “heritage capital” where history, culture, faith and tourism meet. Sports development at home: RSIPF is gearing up for its Blue Ribbon Day darts tournament in September, with new equipment and 16 teams already registered. Climate memory in art: The Solomon Siren sculpture marks Kale Island’s disappearance, turning a lost home into a living marine habitat. Football calendar: Central Coast FC learned its OFC Men’s Champions League schedule in Fiji, starting against AS Tiga Sport on Aug 9. International influence watch: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to help finance Bina Harbour, reviving competition with China over regional infrastructure.

Commonwealth Games Athletics: Team Solomon’s Stephen Rahuasi wrapped his men’s 800m in Glasgow, finishing 29th (2:00.16) as the squad highlighted steady progress across athletics, weightlifting, para powerlifting, swimming and boxing. Commonwealth Games Track & Field: Pacific athletics closed with Samoa’s Alex Rose just missing a discus medal in fourth, while Solomon Islands teammates Leonu Pusua and Geejay Junior posted 24th and 25th in their 5000m final. Commonwealth Games Boxing: Carl “Flashy King” Hield advanced after beating Solomon Islands’ Oswald Talaka 3-1 in the round of 16, setting up his next bout. Inclusive Sport & Community Art: Solomon Islands para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae won a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for “MT Art Class,” using art and storytelling to build inclusion. Heritage & Tourism: Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi, pitching Tulagi as Solomon Islands’ “heritage capital.” Local Sports Event: RSIPF stepped up for Blue Ribbon Day with new darts equipment and 16 Honiara teams already registered for the September 29 tournament. Football: Central Coast FC learned their path in the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League in Fiji, drawn in Group A with Auckland City, AS Venus and AS Tiga Sport. Music & AI: Nesian All Stars artists in Solomon Islands and PNG discussed how AI is entering music production, but say it can’t replace soul and stage presence.

Commonwealth Games glow-up: Team Solomon’s Stephen Rahuasi wrapped his men’s 800m in Glasgow, finishing 29th in 2:00.16, while the wider squad also highlighted strong work across weightlifting, para powerlifting, swimming and boxing. Inclusive sport spotlight: Home Affairs Minister Rev. Manasseh Maelanga backed Solomon Islands para athletes at the GAPS Training Camp in Scotland, and para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae earned a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for his “MT Art Class” community art project. Rugby governance: Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) elected a refreshed board, including the federation’s first female executive office bearer, as it shifts toward stronger governance and development. Heritage & culture: Central Islands Premier Kenneth Sagupari pushed Tulagi as a “heritage capital” after opening the Nambawan Haus Museum. Sports development at home: RSIPF stepped up for Blue Ribbon Day with new darts equipment and 16 teams already registered. Pacific arts conversation: Nesian All Stars artists from Solomon Islands and PNG discussed how AI is changing music—useful as a tool, but not a soul replacement. Climate memory art: “The Solomon Siren” sculpture marks Kale Island’s disappearance, designed to become a living reef habitat. Regional influence watch: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to help finance Bina Harbour, reviving the China-vs-U.S. infrastructure race. Football on the horizon: Central Coast FC learned its OFC Men’s Champions League schedule in Fiji, starting Aug 9 vs AS Tiga Sport.

Climate & Art: A life-size sculpture, “The Solomon Siren,” now marks Kale Island’s spot in the intertidal waters—built to honor the island lost to sea-level rise in 2016 while gradually becoming a habitat for seabirds, coral and marine life. Commonwealth Games (Solomon Islands): Team Solomon’s Stephen Rahuasi finished 29th in the men’s 800m in Glasgow, while Solomon Islands para athletes and officials kept momentum through the GAPS training camp and inclusive sport push. Inclusive Sport (Para): Para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae won a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for “MT Art Class,” a community art project bringing students with and without disabilities together. Local Culture & Heritage: Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi, pitching Tulagi as a “heritage capital” where history, culture, faith and tourism meet. Sports Development: RSIPF is stepping up for its September Blue Ribbon Day darts tournament with new equipment and 16 registered teams. Football (OFC): Central Coast FC, Solomon Islands champions, learned their OFC Men’s Champions League schedule in Fiji, starting group play against AS Tiga Sport on Aug 9. Rugby Governance: SIRUF elected a refreshed executive board, including the federation’s first female executive office bearer, Treasurer Katalaini Ziru, as the code shifts toward stronger governance and development. Arts & Music: Nesian All Stars artists in Solomon Islands and PNG discussed how AI is changing music production—useful as a tool, but no replacement for real emotion and stage presence.

Commonwealth Games Glasgow: Team Solomon’s Stephen Rahuasi wrapped up the men’s 800m in 2:00.16, finishing 29th, while Solomon’s campaign also highlighted support from Home Affairs Minister Reverend Manasseh Maelanga at boxing and weightlifting. Para sport & inclusion: Moffat Tolomae earned a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for his “MT Art Class” project, and the Home Affairs Minister backed inclusive sport through the GAPS Training Camp in Scotland. Local sport development: RSIPF stepped up for its September Blue Ribbon Day darts tournament with new equipment and 16 teams already registered. Heritage & culture: Central Islands Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari opened the Nambawan Haus Museum on Tulagi, pitching Tulagi as a “heritage capital.” Community feast: Guadalcanal will host a historic feast bringing all eight provinces together on Aug 3. Football: Central Coast FC learned their OFC Men’s Champions League schedule in Fiji, starting Aug 9 vs AS Tiga Sport. Climate art: A new sculpture, “The Solomon Siren” by Jason deCaires Taylor, marks ten years since Kale Island was submerged, turning the site into a habitat for seabirds and marine life. Sports diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to finance Bina Harbour, reigniting the Pacific influence race with China.

Commonwealth Games Judo: Oceania judo teams are in “show of force” mode after the Glasgow 2026 draw, with 31 athletes from nine Oceania Judo Union nations (including Solomon Islands) set for action at the SEC Arena. Commonwealth Games Athletics: Team Solomon’s Stephen Rahuasi wrapped up the men’s 800m in Glasgow, finishing 29th in 2:00.16 as the squad continues steady performances across sports. Commonwealth Games Para Sport & Inclusion: Solomon Islands para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae secured a Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for “MT Art Class,” backing inclusion through art and storytelling at the GAPS Training Camp in Scotland. Commonwealth Games Rugby Governance: Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) elected a refreshed executive board, including the federation’s first female executive office bearer, with a renewed focus on governance and rugby development. Local Sport Calendar: RSIPF has stepped up preparations for its annual Blue Ribbon Day darts tournament, with new equipment and 16 teams already registered ahead of September 29. Football: Central Coast FC learned its path in the OFC Men’s Champions League, drawn in Group A with Auckland City, AS Venus and AS Tiga Sport, with matches in Fiji starting August 9. Heritage & Culture: Guadalcanal will host a historic feast bringing all eight provinces together on August 3, pairing each constituency with a different province for shared food and unity. Art & Climate Memory: Marine artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s “The Solomon Siren” marks the 10-year loss of Kale Island, using sculpture to honor a submerged home and highlight sea-level rise impacts.

Commonwealth Games buzz: Team Solomon’s athletes are getting a morale boost in Glasgow, with Home Affairs Minister Rev. Manasseh Maelanga cheering on competitors during boxing and weightlifting. Rugby governance: The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) has elected a refreshed executive board, including the federation’s first female executive office bearer, lawyer Katalaini Ziru as Treasurer, as the code pushes stronger governance and development. Para-sport + community art: Para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae has been selected for the Commonwealth Sport Athlete Voice Grant for his “MT Art Class” project, aiming to bring students with and without disabilities together through art and storytelling. Football pathway: Central Coast FC have their OFC Men’s Champions League schedule confirmed in Fiji, starting group play against AS Tiga Sport on Aug 9. Sports diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to finance Bina Harbour, reviving the Pacific influence race with China. Art + climate memory: Marine artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s “The Solomon Siren” marks the 10-year loss of Kale Island, blending sculpture with sea-level-rise remembrance. Music + AI debate: Nesian All Stars performers from Solomon Islands and PNG say AI can help production, but “real” music still needs soul and human feeling.

Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Anthonique Strachan advanced to the women’s 200m semifinals in Glasgow, while Steven Gardiner missed the cut by mere seconds; boxing also saw Carl “Flashy King” Hield withdraw after an ankle injury. Heritage & Tourism: Central Islands Premier Kenneth Sagupari urged national and international support to turn Tulagi into a “heritage capital,” unveiling the Nambawan Haus Museum in a historic British-era building. Solomon Islands–US Infrastructure Push: PM Matthew Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to finance Bina Harbour, reviving the region’s tug-of-war with China over ports and influence. Art That Remembers a Lost Island: Jason deCaires Taylor’s “The Solomon Siren” marks Kale Island’s 10-year submergence, using a new intertidal sculpture to honor culture and highlight climate loss. Sports Development & Rugby Governance: SINIS welcomed Macquarie University students to strengthen high-performance training, while SIRUF elected a refreshed board with its first female executive office bearer. Music & Culture: Nesian All Stars at Lamana Gold Club spotlights AI’s limits in music and features Solomon Islands acts including Trabol Sum. Football: Central Coast FC learned its OFC Men’s Champions League schedule in Fiji, setting up a tough Group A run.

Climate Art: British marine artist Jason deCaires Taylor unveiled “The Solomon Siren,” a new sculpture marking the decade since Kale Island was submerged by rising seas—an intertidal tribute to a lost home and a reminder that relocation and extreme weather are still reshaping Solomon Islands communities. Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Solomon Islands’ athletes kept pushing in Glasgow as boxing and swimming results rolled in, while Team Solomon also got a morale boost from Home Affairs Minister Rev. Manasseh Maelanga cheering on competitors. Rugby Governance: The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) elected a refreshed executive board, including its first female executive office bearer, with renewed focus on governance and development. Football Schedule: Central Coast FC learned their path in the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League in Fiji, starting group play in August. Music & Culture: Nesian All Stars at Lamana Gold Club spotlights Solomon Islands and PNG artists, with talk of how AI is changing music—but not replacing the “soul” of real performers.