AGP Executive Report

School Sport: Isabel’s first OSEP programme for school PE teachers brought 60 participants from 10 schools and institutions together to build stronger links between school and community sport. Volleyball: Honiara-raised Jerome Leong has returned as an Australian Defence Force coach and mentor, sharing his experience with local players. Sport and Prevention: Solomon Islands theologian Rev. Dr Cliff Bird’s Project Golkipa work is being presented at a Bangkok forum, highlighting how sport and faith communities can help prevent violence. Football: Honiara will host the 2027 OFC Pro League finals, with eight clubs competing from 25 May to 6 June.

Volleyball: Honiara-raised Jerome Leong has returned to Solomon Islands as an Australian Defence Force coach and mentor, bringing volleyball experience to the community where he grew up. Football: Honiara will host the 2027 OFC Pro League finals from 25 May to 6 June, with all eight clubs competing in the new knockout format. Athletics: Stephen Rahuasi claimed three gold and two silver medals at the National Championship as he balances nursing studies with preparations for next year’s Pacific Games. Sport and Community: A Solomon Islands project combining sport and faith-based violence prevention is being presented at a major regional forum in Bangkok.

Football: A football trivia roundup recalls Australian Robbie Slater’s unusual first Socceroos goal: a backside deflection against the Solomon Islands in his 21st appearance. Pacific Sport: Solomon Islands theologian Rev Dr Cliff Bird is presenting Project Golkipa, which uses sport and faith to help prevent violence against women and girls, at a major Bangkok forum. OFC Pro League: Honiara will host the 2027 finals from 25 May to 6 June, with all eight clubs in the expanded play-offs. Athletics: Stephen Rahuasi is keeping up his Pacific Games preparations while studying nursing, after winning three gold and two silver medals at the national championships.

Community & Sport: Solomon Islands’ Project Golkipa, combining sport and faith-based approaches to prevent violence, is being presented at the SVRI Forum in Bangkok. Football: Honiara will host the 2027 OFC Pro League finals from 25 May to 6 June, with all eight clubs entering the new finals format. Athletics: St. Dominic Athletics Club topped the national championship with 47 medals despite having no corporate sponsors. Club leader Stephen Rahuasi also won three gold and two silver medals while balancing nursing studies and training for the Pacific Games. Pacific Culture: A youth academy in New Zealand celebrated Pasifika heritage through dance, performance and music; Solomon Islanders were among the participants at its concert, which drew 1,200 people.

Football: The Oceania Football Confederation has released the 2027 OFC Pro League fixtures, with Solomon Islands hosting the finals in Honiara (25 May–6 June 2027) and a new finals format featuring all eight clubs. Sports & Youth: Pacific Island teams are finalising squads for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar (31 Oct–13 Nov), with Solomon Islands among the confirmed participants, mainly targeting athletics and swimming. Police Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, with safety, maritime skills, and medical response highlighted. Athletics: Middle-distance runner Stephen Rahuasi balances nursing studies with Pacific Games preparation after a strong national championship haul. Community & Culture: Pasifika youth leadership and wellbeing programs continue to grow, with a major concert drawing large crowds and featuring Solomon Islanders among participants. Local Football: Navua FC faces injury and availability worries ahead of Fiji’s FMF Inter-District Championship, including striker Junior Jack returning home for family reasons.

Sports: The OFC has confirmed Solomon Islands will host the 2027 OFC Pro League finals in Honiara, with playoffs starting 25 May and the final set for 6 June at the National Stadium. Football & community sport: Indonesia’s KRI WSH-991 is set to visit Honiara from 18–22 October with medical, food, agricultural and sports equipment support as part of its Port Visit 2026 mission. Police & training: Exercise Coastwatchers wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, with safety, maritime skills, emergency medical training and a new vehicle maintainer course among the focus areas. Athletics: The National Championship is driving Pacific Games selection, while St. Dominic Athletics Club dominated the medal tally with 47 medals and standout performances from athletes including Stephen Rahuasi and Mirriam Tura. Youth sport: Solomon Islands is among Pacific teams confirmed for the Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar (31 Oct–13 Nov), with athletics and swimming key targets. Women’s football: Solomon Islands’ women were edged out 5-1 by PNG in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, ending their run to the final. Media & culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is underway, with Solomon Islands among participating teams creating short films around the theme “Culture.”

Sports & Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, with safety a key focus—from small boats instruction to advanced medical training and a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics: The National Athletics Championship is driving selection for the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti, with early winners including Mirriam Tura (women’s 800m) and Stephen Rahuasi (men’s 800m), plus standout field results from St Dominic athletes. Pacific Youth Sport: Solomon Islands is among teams confirmed for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar (31 Oct–13 Nov), with athletics and swimming set to be major medal targets. Football: Solomon Islands women’s hopes in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup ended after a 5-1 defeat to Papua New Guinea in Suva. Community Sport Safety: A first aid and sports trainer initiative, delivered with St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an ADF-accredited trainer, is helping coaches and officials manage injuries and athlete welfare. Regional Culture on Screen: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is inviting public votes on short films made by teams from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands, built around the theme “Culture.”

RSIPF Training Spotlight: Exercise Coastwatchers wrapped up with 173 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force personnel finishing 22 courses across nine training categories, with safety, maritime skills, and emergency medical response front and centre. Athletics & Youth Sport: Stephen Rahuasi juggles nursing studies with Pacific Games prep after a National Championship haul of three golds and two silvers, while the athletics trials continue to shape the 2027 Tahiti squad. National Championship Highlights: St. Dominic Athletics Club dominated the medal tally at the Athletics National Championship, taking 47 medals without corporate sponsorship. Football Results: PNG’s Bilums beat Solomon Islands 5-1 in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup women’s competition, ending the Solomon side’s run. Film & Culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is underway, with teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands creating shorts on the theme “Culture.” Regional Community Support: Indonesia’s KRI WSH-991 is set to visit Honiara later this month with medical, food, sports and community assistance.

Humanitarian Diplomacy: Indonesia’s KRI WSH-991 is set to arrive in Honiara Oct 18–22 with a Port Visit 2026 mission bringing medicines, food, agricultural support, sports gear and community infrastructure, with 313 personnel onboard. Security & Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel completing 22 courses across nine categories, with a strong focus on safety, maritime instruction, emergency medical training and a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics Spotlight: Stephen Rahuasi kept his Pacific Games push on track while juggling nursing studies, and the National Championship is already shaping the 2027 Pacific Games squad. Local Sport Results: St Dominic Athletics Club dominated the national medal tally with 47 medals (23 gold) despite running without corporate sponsorship. Football Setback: Solomon Islands women’s hopes in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup ended after a 5-1 loss to PNG Bilums in Suva. Media & Culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is calling for public votes on short films made by teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands. Broadcasting & Climate Stories: A Pacific media team is set to cover Pacific Climate Change Week and pre-COP31 across Fiji and beyond, including Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s reporter and crew.

RSIPF & ADF Partnership: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, with safety front and centre—from small boats instruction to advanced medical training and a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics Pathway: The Solomon Islands athletics championship has kicked off selection for the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti, with early winners including Mirriam Tura (women’s 800m) and Stephen Rahuasi (men’s 800m), plus standout field results. Pacific Sports Spotlight: Navua FC faces injury and availability worries ahead of the FMF Inter-District Championship, including striker Junior Jack returning home and doubts around key players. Women’s Football: PNG surged into the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup final after a 5-1 win over Solomon Islands’ Bilums in Suva. Sport First Aid Training: Coaches and officials gained practical injury prevention and emergency response skills through an ADF Sports Branch program delivered with St John Ambulance. Culture on Screen: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is calling for public votes, with teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands creating shorts around the theme “Culture.” Media & Climate Accountability: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, urging governments and agencies to share timely climate loss and damage information and answer public questions.

RSIPF & ADF Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force personnel completing 22 courses across nine training categories, with safety front and centre—from small boats instruction and advanced medical training to a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics Pathway: The Solomon Islands athletics championship is now the start of the road to Pacific Games selection, with early winners including Mirriam Tura (women’s 800m) and Stephen Rahuasi (men’s 800m), as Athletics Solomon begins scouting athletes for Tahiti 2027. Sports Health & Safety: Coaches and sports officials gained practical first aid and sports trainer skills through an ADF Sports Branch program delivered with St John Ambulance, focused on injury prevention and emergency response. Pacific Youth Sport: Pacific Island teams are finalising squads for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, with Solomon Islands among the confirmed participants and athletics plus swimming as key targets. Film Challenge (Pasifika): Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is underway, with teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands creating short films around the theme “Culture.” Climate Media Push: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for better access to loss-and-damage information and stronger accountability from governments and regional agencies. Football Update: Navua FC faces injury and availability worries ahead of next week’s FMF Inter-District Championship, including striker Junior Jack returning home and doubts over other key players.

RSIPF & ADF Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel finishing 22 courses across nine categories, with safety front and centre—from small boats instructor qualifications to advanced medical training and a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics Spotlight: Stephen Rahuasi is juggling nursing studies with Pacific Games prep after winning three golds and two silvers at the National Championship, while the wider meet continues to shape 2027 Pacific Games selection. National Championship Results: St. Dominic Athletics Club dominated the overall medal tally with 47 medals (23 gold, 13 silver, 11 bronze), and day-one winners included Mirriam Tura (women’s 800m) and Rahuasi (men’s 800m). Sport Safety & First Aid: Coaches and sports officials gained practical injury prevention and emergency response skills through an ADF Sports Branch program delivered with St John Ambulance. Film & Culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is calling for public votes, with teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands creating shorts around the theme “Culture.” Media & Climate Justice: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, demanding timely access to loss-and-damage information and stronger accountability from governments and agencies.

RSIPF Training & Safety: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force personnel finishing 22 courses across nine training areas, with a strong focus on maritime safety, emergency response, and safer vehicle operations. Athletics Pathway: The National Athletics Championship is underway as Athletics Solomon begins scouting for the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti, with early winners including Stephen Rahuasi and Mirriam Tura. Sports Medicine & First Aid: Coaches and sports officials gained practical injury-prevention and emergency-response skills through an ADF Sports Branch program delivered with St John Ambulance. Pacific Youth Sport: Solomon Islands and other Pacific teams are finalising squads for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, with athletics and swimming among the main events. Women’s Football Shock: PNG’s Bilums beat Solomon Islands 5-1 in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup women’s competition, ending the Solomon side’s push for the final. Climate Media Push: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for better access to climate loss information and stronger government accountability. Film Challenge (Pasifika): Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is underway, with teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands creating shorts around the theme “Culture.”

Security & Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel finishing 22 courses across nine categories, with a big focus on safety—maritime instruction, emergency medical training, and a new Vehicle Maintainer Operator Course. Athletics Pathway: The Solomon Islands athletics championship is underway as the first step toward 2027 Pacific Games selection in Tahiti, with early winners including Mirriam Tura (women’s 800m) and Stephen Rahuasi (men’s 800m). Sports Development: Coaches and umpires completed first aid and sports trainer training via St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an ADF-accredited trainer, aiming to improve injury prevention and emergency response at local events. Youth Sport: Pacific teams are finalising squads for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, with Solomon Islands among the confirmed participants. Football Update: Navua FC faces injury and availability worries ahead of Suva’s FMF Inter-District Championship, including striker Junior Jack ruled out. Media & Climate: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for better access to climate loss and damage information and stronger government accountability. Film & Culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is inviting public votes, with teams from Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands creating shorts around the theme “Culture.”

Security & Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel finishing 22 courses across nine categories, with safety front and centre—from small boats instructor training to advanced medical support and a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics Spotlight: Middle-distance runner Stephen Rahuasi is juggling nursing studies with Pacific Games prep, while the National Championship is already shaping the 2027 squad pathway. National Sports Results: St. Dominic Athletics Club dominated the Athletics National Championship medal tally with 47 medals (23 gold, 13 silver, 11 bronze), despite running without corporate sponsorship. Youth Sport Build-Up: Pacific teams are finalising squads for the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, with Solomon Islands among the confirmed participants and athletics plus swimming as key events. Sports Safety Skills: Coaches and umpires trained in first aid and sports trainer skills through St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an ADF-accredited trainer, focusing on injury prevention and emergency response. Media & Climate Accountability: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for better access to loss-and-damage information and stronger government accountability. Film & Culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is inviting public votes on short films made around the theme “Culture.”

Security & Training: Exercise Coastwatchers 2026 wrapped up with 173 RSIPF personnel finishing 22 courses across nine categories, with safety front and centre—from small boats instructor training to advanced medical support and a new vehicle maintainer course. Athletics Spotlight: Middle-distance runner Stephen Rahuasi is juggling nursing studies with Pacific Games prep, while the National Championship continues to shape the next squad. Sports Development: Coaches and umpires gained first aid and sports trainer skills through St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an ADF-accredited trainer, focusing on injury prevention, emergency response, and athlete welfare. Netball: Suvania 1 fell 50-31 to Sunrise 1 in the Honiara Netball Association Super Division grand final, citing fitness dips, mistakes, and umpiring calls. Media & Climate: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for better access to loss-and-damage information and stronger accountability from governments and regional agencies. Film & Culture: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is inviting public votes on short films made around the theme “Culture.”