AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMusic & Culture: Aelan Riddim Music Festival returns to Honiara this weekend, with a regional lineup from Fiji, PNG and Vanuatu joining local Solomon Islands artists after today’s press conference. Arts & Reconciliation: A free Yuendumu Doors art exhibition opens at the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery (27 May–3 June), featuring Warlpiri elders’ door paintings during Australia’s National Reconciliation Week. Sports—Futsal & Football: SIFF sets the final U-17 futsal Solympic trial today at SIFF Futsal Hall, cutting 33 down to 20; Dawn FC says it’s ready to keep improving in the SIFF Super Futsal League, while Haura FC thrashed West Honiara FC 8-1 in the SWPL. Sports—Basketball & Chess: High school basketball competition continues tomorrow in Honiara; the chess federation appoints Chris Kaitu’u as Chief Arbiter for Sunday’s tournament. Sports—Sevens & Athletics: Manusina 7s face a fifth-place playoff for Olympic repechage after a 43-0 loss to Fiji; Team Solomon’s Yankee Vulita is close to the national 400m hurdles record at the Oceania Championships in Darwin. Community & Events: Solomon Ports marks its 70th Platinum Anniversary with a June 3–4 summit and celebrations; the 2026 Solomon Games logo and “Rise Together” theme are unveiled for July 6–10 in Honiara. Regional Spotlight: Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa says it will stop sourcing wild dolphins and suspend captive breeding, with Solomon Islands-linked dolphin sourcing noted in reporting.
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