AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Governance & Culture: A new “Perspectives on Pacific Resilience” series argues democratic partners can help Pacific governments strengthen digital security, law and maritime governance, and resilience planning amid intensifying external competition. Solomon Islands–Japan Ties: Foreign Affairs and planning ministers Rick Houenipwela and Peter Kenilorea Jr. met Japan’s Iwao Horii at the PIF in Palau, reaffirming cooperation on education, aviation/airport infrastructure, infrastructure, and sports. Sports Pathways: Solomon Islands chess boss Simon Chottu joined a Melbourne roundtable on tech and sustainable sport funding, pushing to expand chess in schools. Pacific Games Accountability: Transparency Solomon Islands and the Auditor General’s findings keep the spotlight on Pacific Games 2023 spending, with calls for public answers over alleged unlawful procurement and record-keeping. Inclusive Sport: NSC and the National Disability Forum Solomon Islands are gearing up for a Play For Equity Open Day on Sept 5 at SINIS, with a focus on women and girls with disabilities. Team Solomons Recognition: The British High Commissioner hosted Team Solomons athletes after the Commonwealth Games, celebrating personal bests and para-sport milestones.
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