AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Peace Corps Return: Solomon Islands and the United States have signed an agreement to renew the Peace Corps programme in the Solomons, with Foreign Affairs Minister Rick Houenipwela signing in Honiara alongside US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau; the volunteers are set to resume after more than 20 years, focusing on community support plus capacity in schools and health services. Trade & Culture Spotlight: Honiara will host the 2026 Annual National Trade Fair from Sept 9–16 at FOPA Village, SINU, running daily from 8:00am to 10:30pm, with a theme on innovating for a sustainable future and plenty of local products, performances, and entertainment. Music & Arts Moment: Popondetta’s 4th Arts and Music Festival saw Solomon Islands singer-songwriter and producer Sean Rii take the stage, bringing fresh energy to the local scene. Food Culture Campaign: The FFA and SPC launch “Tuna Bites” for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, with a tuna-dish competition across Pacific countries including Solomon Islands, plus TV broadcasts of the results. Sports Development: Solomon Islands chess federation president Simon Chottu joins a Melbourne roundtable on tech and sustainable sport, exploring ways to expand chess in schools and grow youth opportunities back home.
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