The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its development fund to support activities under the area of Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels in Solomon Islands has uncovered issues affecting fishers while working in fishing boats. Under a project IOM has engaged media to interview fishers who raised issues related to labour standards that should be…
The recent political turbulence surrounding the Motion of No Confidence has sparked deep concerns amongst local and international investors, raising fears of economic instability in Solomon Islands. The motion, which was tabled in Parliament April two months ago, created a tense political atmosphere, leading to widespread speculation about the future direction of the government. Although…
Members from the Tavaghalo Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church Youth ministry in Gilbert Camp visited the National Parliament of Solomon Islands to gain firsthand insight into the legislative process and the roles of Members of Parliament (MPs) over the weekend. The group, accompanied by their leader, Edward Ponjiala, participated in an educational tour designed to deepen…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has highlighted the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in shaping effective ocean science at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference held on 9 June 2025. Speaking at an ocean action panel titled INCREASING OCEAN-RELATED SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION, KNOWLEDGE, CAPACITY BUILDING, MARINE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE SCIENCE-POLICY INTERFACE FOR…
NICE, France, — President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele held a fruitful bilateral meeting, Tuesday, at the margins of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. The two leaders discussed a range of key issues of mutual interest, including the ratification of the…
NICE, France, — The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has met with His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister (PM) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the sidelines of the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. The meeting reaffirmed the warm and cordial diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been in…
NICE, France, — Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially deposited Solomon Islands’ instrument of ratification for the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) during the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. This marks Solomon Islands’ formal commitment to the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the high seas — the…
A Community Policing Awareness event was successfully organized by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on Saturday, June 7th, the Mbumburu/Vasakena community in West Honiara. The program, which ran from 3pm to 6pm was initiated following requests from the community to increase awareness on various law enforcement topics. Six police officers participated in the…