AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Defence & Industry: Australia’s Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China is “here to stay,” but stresses Pacific nations still choose their own paths, including Solomon Islands road partnership support. Basketball (Tonga): Tonga’s men and women both qualify for the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup after a historic double win in New Caledonia. Football (Samoa): Malae Sofe appointed assistant referee for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Solomon Islands this week. Football (Solomon Islands): Rural Kings kick off the Inter-Ministry Games with a 1-0 win over MPS, while the RBFA mourns football administrator Lyndon Bako. Music (Melanesia): WAN FIRE festival kicks off in Port Moresby with Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu artists. Culture (Panpipes): VFresh and Solrais back NATPAN 2026 ahead of the National Panpipe Festival running July 1–5 at the National Museum and National Art Gallery. Sport Facilities & Recognition: Solomon Islands National Tennis Centre earns ITF White Level Facility status. Chess: Grandmaster Nigel Short set for a landmark Honiara visit June 25–27. Floorball: MacArthur Kumakana becomes the first Solomon Islands floorball player to land European club trial opportunities. Solomon Games Build-up: Organisers push ahead with “Rise Together” as preparations near the July 6–10 event.
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