AGP Executive Report

Athletics: The Solomon Islands athletics championship is underway at the National Stadium in Honiara (Sept 28–30), kicking off the selection pathway for the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti, with scouts watching performances from provinces and Honiara clubs. Track highlights: Day-one winners include Mirriam Tura (women’s 800m, Guadalcanal) and Stephen Rahuasi (men’s 800m, St Dominic), plus medal wins in high jump and javelin. Film & TV: Pasifika TV’s POP48 48-hour film challenge is underway across Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands, with teams creating short films around the theme “Culture.” Sports development: The ADF Sports Branch International Sports Program has returned to Honiara with volleyball, hockey, netball and tennis, adding hockey and tennis for the first time and including first aid and sports trainer accreditation. Community support: Gold Ridge Mining launches its second annual Community Foundation Program, committing SBD$1.5m to support 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities. Governance & law: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 wraps up in Honiara, focusing on responsibility, accountability, and strengthening responses to transnational organised crime. Women & sport: Minister John Maneniaru pushes stronger cooperation with UN Women, including initiatives using sport and markets support to advance women’s empowerment.

Chess & Youth Achievement: Team VI wrapped its 2026 Chess Olympiad run in Samarkand with a milestone for the Virgin Islands—Shamoy Joseph and Kiara Phillip earned Candidate Master titles, with Jhon Samuel also eligible for a conditional Candidate Master. Sports Development in Honiara: The ADF Sports Branch International Sports Program returned to Honiara with volleyball, hockey, netball and tennis, adding hockey and tennis for the first time and including seated volleyball for disability sport. Community & Giving: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Program, committing SBD 1.5M to support 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities. Women’s Sport Leadership: Jennifer Mark joined the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, part of Tennis Australia’s Pacific Women and Girls in Tennis initiative. Local Darts Buzz: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams, with Solomon Breweries back as platinum sponsor. Media & Climate Accountability: Pacific media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for better access to climate loss information and stronger government accountability. Women’s Empowerment Policy: Minister John Maneniaru urged stronger cooperation with UN Women, highlighting support for ending violence against women and girls and women’s participation in decision-making.

ADF Sports Program in Honiara: The Australian Defence Force International Sports Program returned with volleyball, hockey, netball and tennis, adding hockey and tennis for the first time and including seated volleyball to boost inclusive disability sport participation, with police and local clubs joining coaching, umpiring, first aid and sports trainer accreditation. Climate accountability for Pacific media: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, demanding governments and regional agencies provide timely, transparent loss-and-damage information and answer public-interest questions, while calling for stronger support for journalists. Women’s empowerment via UN Women: Minister John Maneniaru backed stronger cooperation with UN Women, highlighting work on ending violence against women and girls, women’s economic empowerment, leadership, and sport-faith community initiatives like Golkipa. Sports safety training: Coaches and officials completed first aid and sports trainer training delivered by St John Ambulance Solomon Islands with an ADF-accredited trainer, focused on injury prevention and emergency response. Netball grand-final lessons: Suvania’s Kiesha Tango said fitness drops, mistakes and some umpiring calls helped explain their 50–31 loss to Sunrise in the Honiara Netball Association Super Division decider. Darts fever hits Honiara: The 2026 Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League launched with a record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries returning as platinum sponsor, aiming to grow community connections through the sport. Tennis leadership pathway: Jennifer Mark joined the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, part of Tennis Australia’s initiative to build leadership on and off the court. Community support from Gold Ridge: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme with SBD 1.5 million in leadership donations, expanding to 500+ beneficiaries across 36 communities.

Women & Youth Policy: Minister John Maneniaru pushed for stronger cooperation with UN Women, highlighting support for ending violence against women and girls, women’s economic empowerment, and leadership—plus a National Prevention Strategy 2026–2038 headed for Cabinet in October. Sports First Aid: Coaches and umpires in Solomon Islands completed first aid and sports trainer training via St John Ambulance and an ADF-accredited trainer, focusing on injury prevention and athlete welfare. Honiara Darts: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams, with Solomon Breweries returning as platinum sponsor and naming-rights partner. Netball Spotlight: Suvania captain Kiesha Tango said fitness drops, mistakes, and discipline issues helped Sunrise beat Suvania 50–31 in the HNA Super Division grand final. Community Support: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme with SBD$1.5M in leadership donations, targeting 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities. Governance & Law: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 wrapped up in Honiara, with transnational organised crime a key focus. MSG Cup Football: Solomon Islands opened with a 3-3 comeback draw vs Fiji, then followed with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia to move up the table.

Women & Youth Policy: Minister John Maneniaru pushed for stronger cooperation with UN Women, highlighting support for ending violence against women and girls, women’s economic empowerment, and the push to validate Solomon Islands’ National Prevention Strategy 2026–2038 for Cabinet in October. Sports Safety & Training: Coaches and officials in Solomon Islands completed first aid and sports trainer training with St John Ambulance and an ADF-accredited trainer, focusing on injury prevention and emergency response for athletes. Community & Giving: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme with SBD$1.5M in leadership donations, expanding support to 500+ beneficiaries across 36 communities. Law & Governance: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties wrapped up in Honiara, with a strong focus on transnational organised crime and strengthening legal frameworks. Honiara Darts: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries returning as platinum sponsor. MSG Cup Football: Solomon Islands earned a 2-0 win over New Caledonia, building momentum in the 2026 MSG Prime Ministers Cup.

Women & UN Partnership: Minister John Maneniaru urged stronger cooperation with UN Women, highlighting support for ending violence against women and girls, women’s economic empowerment, leadership, and climate resilience, with the National Prevention Strategy 2026–2038 set for Cabinet validation in October and a launch during November’s 16 Days of Activism. Sports First Aid Training: Coaches and officials completed first aid and sports trainer training via St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an ADF-accredited trainer, focusing on injury prevention, emergency response, and athlete welfare. Honiara Darts Fever: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams, backed by Solomon Breweries as platinum sponsor, with week-one fixtures rolling across multiple venues. Community Giving (Gold Ridge): Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD 1.5 million to support 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities, with distributions already underway. Law & Governance (AG-COP): The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties wrapped up in Honiara, stressing law at the centre of good governance and stronger responses to transnational organised crime. MSG Cup Football: Solomon Islands staged a dramatic comeback to draw Fiji 3-3, then followed up with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia to build momentum in the tournament.

Sports First Aid Training: Coaches and umpires in Solomon Islands completed first aid and sports trainer training with St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an Australian Defence Force-accredited trainer, building practical skills in injury prevention, emergency response and athlete welfare. Honiara Darts Returns: The 2026 Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams, with Solomon Breweries back as platinum sponsor and naming-rights partner. Netball Grand-Final Lessons: Suvania captain Kiesha Tango says fitness dips, mistakes and discipline issues helped Sunrise 1 beat Suvania 50-31 in the HNA Super Division decider. Community Support at Gold Ridge: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD$1.5m in personal leadership donations to support 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities. Governance Focus in Honiara: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 wrapped up after two days on law, accountability and transnational organised crime, urging agencies to seek legal advice early. MSG Cup Football: Solomon Islands drew 3-3 with Fiji after a comeback, then beat New Caledonia 2-0, showing late-game resilience in Suva.

Sports First Aid Training: Coaches and umpires in Solomon Islands have completed first aid and sports trainer training with St John Ambulance Solomon Islands and an Australian Defence Force accredited trainer, building local skills in injury prevention, emergency response and athlete welfare. Netball Lessons from the Final: Suvania captain Kiesha Tango says fitness dips, mistakes and some umpiring calls helped cost Suvania a 50-31 grand-final defeat to Sunrise in the Honiara Netball Association Super Division. Community Support in Gold Ridge: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD 1.5 million in personal leadership donations to support 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities. Governance & Law Focus: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 wrapped in Honiara after talks on law at the centre of good governance, with transnational organised crime a key theme. Darts Fever in Honiara: The 2026 Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries returning as platinum sponsor. Football Momentum: Solomon Islands opened the MSG Prime Ministers Cup with a 3-3 comeback draw against Fiji, then followed up with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia.

Sports & Community: Honiara’s darts scene is buzzing as the 2026 Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League officially kicks off with a record 43 teams, with Solomon Breweries returning as platinum sponsor and naming-rights partner. Sports & Development: The Australian Defence Force International Sports Program is back in Honiara, adding hockey and tennis for the first time alongside volleyball, netball, coaching, officiating training, and first-aid support. Football (MSG Cup): Solomon Islands opened their MSG Prime Ministers Cup campaign with a dramatic 3-3 comeback against Fiji, then followed up with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia, pushing them to four points from two matches. Governance & Law (Local Impact): The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 wrapped up in Honiara, focusing on law at the centre of good governance and strengthening responses to transnational organised crime. Local Giving: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD$1.5M in personal leadership donations to support 500+ vulnerable people across 36 communities. Coaching Pathways: PNG weightlifter Konio Toua heads to the US for an international coaching enrichment program at the University of Delaware.

Community Giving: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD 1.5 million in personal leadership donations to support vulnerable people across 36 communities—with distribution already underway for 305 beneficiaries and plans to reach 500+. Governance & Law: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 wrapped up in Honiara, focusing on law at the centre of good governance and spotlighting transnational organised crime and stronger institutional cooperation. Sports Development: The ADF Sports Program returned to Honiara with volleyball, hockey, netball and tennis, adding hockey and tennis for the first time, plus coaching and officiating training. Darts in Honiara: Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams, with Solomon Breweries back as platinum sponsor. Tennis Pathways: Solomon Islands player Jennifer Mark joined the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, building leadership skills on and off court. Football Update: Solomon Islands continued MSG Cup momentum, including a 2-0 win over New Caledonia and earlier dramatic comeback results in the tournament.

Community Giving: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second annual Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD$1.5M in personal cash donations from senior leadership to support vulnerable people across 36 Gold Ridge communities, with distribution already reaching 305 beneficiaries (more than 500 expected) from Sept 18. Inclusive Sport in Honiara: The ADF Sports Program returned to Honiara with volleyball, hockey, netball and tennis, adding hockey and tennis for the first time and including seated volleyball for disability participation. Darts Fever: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League kicked off with a record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries back as platinum sponsor, with week-one fixtures running Sept 21–25. Tennis Leadership: Jennifer Mark joined the 2026/27 Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, a leadership and development initiative supported by PacificAusSports. Football Focus (MSG Cup): Solomon Islands’ men’s team pushed for a 3-3 comeback against Fiji and then secured a 2-0 win over New Caledonia, setting up the tournament’s next matches in Suva. Governance & Culture: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Partners opened in Honiara under “Law at the Centre of Good Governance,” while “Ocean of Peace” debate continues across Pacific leadership circles.

Honiara Darts Fever: The 2026 Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League is officially underway after a big Sunday launch at the Pacific Crown Hotel, with a record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries back as platinum sponsor. Sports Spotlight: Solomon Islands’ men’s football kicked off the MSG Cup with a 3-3 comeback draw against Fiji, while the squad then faces New Caledonia next as the tournament builds. Regional Talent Pathways: Jennifer Mark has joined the 2026/27 Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, part of Tennis Australia’s Pacific Women and Girls in Tennis push. Community & Youth Support: Solomon Ports reaffirmed its commitment to rugby development after three days of National Rugby 7s, backing local growth and thanking teams and overseas guests. Governance & Law (for the public sphere): The Attorney-General’s Conference of Partners (AG-COP) 2026 opened in Honiara, urging a stronger culture of lawfulness and earlier legal input across government decisions. Media & Culture: A report highlights China’s propaganda tactics in the region, including claims of equipment-for-censorship deals involving Solomon Islands media.

Football Spotlight: Solomon Islands’ men kicked off the 2026 MSG Cup with a dramatic 3-3 comeback against Fiji, then followed up with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia in Suva—Raphael Le’ai and Javin Wae doing the damage as the team climbed to four points from two matches. Darts Fever: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League is underway with a record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries back as platinum sponsor, aiming to grow community ties as much as competition. Local Sports Support: Solomon Ports reaffirmed its commitment to rugby development after three days of National Rugby 7s, praising teams and overseas guests. Tennis Leadership: Jennifer Mark joins the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, part of Tennis Australia’s push for leadership on and off court. Governance & Law: The Attorney-General’s Conference of Parties 2026 opened in Honiara, focusing on law, accountability, and how governance shows up in real decisions. Culture & Film: A Pasifika 48-hour film challenge in Fiji tested crews with tight deadlines and last-minute location changes, including teams from Solomon Islands. Media Watch: RSF highlights China’s global propaganda playbook, including tactics tied to the Solomon Islands.

Tennis Leadership: Jennifer Mark becomes a Solomon Islands representative in Tennis Australia’s 2026/27 Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme in Fiji, joining women from across the region for leadership workshops and networking. Football Spotlight: Solomon Islands kick off the MSG Prime Ministers Cup with a dramatic 3-3 comeback vs Fiji, then push for momentum against New Caledonia as the tournament builds across Suva. Darts in Honiara: The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League launches with record 43 teams and Solomon Breweries returning as platinum sponsor, with week-one fixtures rolling across multiple venues. Sports Development: Solomon Ports backs rugby development after a three-day National Rugby 7s event, reaffirming its major sponsorship and youth focus. Culture & Film: A Pasifika 48-hour film challenge in Fiji brings teams from the region to race against tight logistics to tell culture-themed stories. Media & Influence: A report highlights China’s strategies to shape foreign media, including claims of censorship and equipment-for-alignment deals, with Solomon Islands mentioned. Tech for Entertainment: Apple expands iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, including Solomon Islands and Fiji.

Football: Solomon Islands men’s team showed grit in the MSG Cup, rescuing a 3-3 draw with Fiji after being 3-1 down, then later beating New Caledonia 2-0 in Suva to move to four points from two matches. Football (next up): Solomon Islands are set to face New Caledonia again in the MSG Prime Ministers Cup campaign after their comeback opener, with both sides chasing a first win. Darts (Honiara): The Canoe Lager Honiara City Dart League 2026 is underway after a launch at Pacific Crown Hotel, with a record 43 teams and Week One fixtures across multiple venues. Rugby 7s & sponsorship: Solomon Ports reaffirmed support for youth and rugby development following three days of National Rugby 7s at Town Ground. Chess: Team Solomon departed for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand after a tough opening 4-0 loss to Kosovo, with plans to regroup for Senegal. Culture & sport spotlight: Tattoo artist Nai Taika shared how traditional Malaitan tattooing is being revived through a planned artists’ association. Tech & health (global): Qure.ai’s AI clinical support system Aira received EU Class IIb certification, aiming to ease pressure on frontline primary care.

MSG Cup Football: Solomon Islands staged a dramatic comeback to draw Fiji 3-3 in their MSG Prime Ministers Cup opener, after a red card and late pressure flipped the contest; coach Ben Cahn called it frustrating but said the team must tighten up ahead of the next match. National Sports Sponsorship: Solomon Ports reaffirmed its major sponsorship of the Solomon Ports National Rugby 7s, backing youth and rugby development after three days at Town Ground Rugby Stadium. Regional Football Build-up: Prime Minister Matthew Wale sent the men’s and women’s national teams off to Fiji with a message to play with courage, discipline, and pride. Women’s Football Spotlight: New Zealand won the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 4-0 over New Caledonia in Honiara, with captain Bonnie Rice scoring twice. Arts & Culture: Tattoo artist Nai Taika shared how Solomon Islands tattooing can preserve identity and culture, while local artists push to form an association. Tech & Health (Global): Qure.ai’s AI clinical support system Aira received EU Class IIb certification, aiming to reduce paperwork burdens in primary care. Earthquake Alert (Regional): A 6.4 quake rattled Papua New Guinea, felt across the country.