AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChess & Independence Celebrations: The Solomon Islands Chess Federation will honour founding PM Sir Peter Kenilorea with the Sir Peter Kenilorea Championship 2026 on 7 July, kicking off during the country’s 48th Independence Anniversary celebrations, with registration opening 8 June. International Recognition: SICF President Simon Chottu also received an invitation to the WR Bughouse Championship 2026 closing ceremony in Manila, a sign of growing global attention for Solomon Islands chess. Football & Youth Sport: SIFF is partnering with MSG Secretariat on an 18-month school football program (funded by FIFA) aimed at education, health, gender equality and youth empowerment, while SINU’s inter-faculty soccer league starts this weekend at Kukum Campus. Music Night in Honiara: The Aelan Riddim Festival is set for 30 May at Pacific Crown Hotel, with Pacific artists from PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu joining local acts, and ticket sales pushed early (VIP and general admission options). Community Sports: NSC’s “Ping for Fun” table tennis pilot in Honiara is wrapping up after eight weeks, with organisers saying kids and youths loved the fun, inclusive format. Regional Media: NBC is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on resilient storytelling across the Blue Pacific.
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