Pacific Forum in Brisbane: Prime Minister Billy Hilly announces suspension of foreign engagements

Abstract

This audio programme highlights the Marovo Lagoon area, which is under consideration for World Heritage listing due to its status as the largest lagoon in the world with a double barrier reef system. The area is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of the Pacific, noted for its rich biodiversity, including pristine forests, coral reefs, and extensive mangrove ecosystems. The programme also reports on a company operating in the Solomon Islands under the name Salveign Products, which has been suspended following allegations of illegal forestry practices and breaches of its licensing conditions. Regulatory actions have been taken in response to these violations.