AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew PM, big political reset: Solomon Islands has elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister after a secret ballot win (26–22), ending a week of turmoil that followed Jeremiah Manele’s no-confidence defeat and a high-stakes court fight over parliament’s ability to sit. Wale, long critical of China’s growing role, says “change is coming” and will review key security and foreign dealings before deciding next steps—something Australia and the US are watching closely. Health on the ground: In Malaita, Atoifi Adventist Hospital ran a free national health expo and check-ups this week, screening for non-communicable diseases and linking people to early treatment and referrals. Health risks after disasters: A recent storm in the Solomon Islands has left pregnant women and damaged health facilities under strain, with displacement and protection concerns rising. Broader pressures: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is set to slow further in 2026 as diesel dependence and global shocks keep hitting household budgets and services. Sports pathway: A Fiji-based Girmit Open trial is giving medical student Raina Kumar a shot at the Pacific Games in Tahiti.
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