A bilateral agreement for the deployment of Fijian security personnel to Solomon Islands was sealed by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP and his counterpart from Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. The signing ceremony was held on Tuesday 10th September on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit in Honiara. Following the signing both leaders hailed the agreement as a…
Four foreign sailing boats have made a surprising stopover at Auki Harbour this week as part of their journey to Ontong Java, Malaita Outer Island. For many youths and children in Auki’s coastal communities, the sudden show-up of the yachts was exciting because it was their first time to witness four yachts arriving at the same time and docking inside the harbor.…
The SIART Project, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and supported by the World Bank, continues to strengthen its agricultural programs across the Makira Province with a focus on empowering Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) and rural farmers. During last week’s meeting with the PACRA Government of Makira Province, Mr. William Okekini, SIART Project Manager,…
Fijian Prime Minister (PM) Sitiveni Rabuka on Tuesday visited the Matanikau Memorial Site and the U.S. Memorial Site in Central Honiara to pay tribute and honour soldiers who fought and died during second World War II. He first visited the Matanikau Memorial Site and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. PM Rabuka in…
The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) in Solomon Islands recently achieved a historic breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. At the China-aided Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC), Dr. Wei Bo and nurse Xiong Guobao, together with Dr. Brendon Talota, Internal Medicine Registrar Cardiac Interventionalist Trainee at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), successfully performed a percutaneous…
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project has successfully commissioned a new telecommunications site, Radoi (R43), situated in South New Georgia/Rendova Tetepari, within the Western Province. This latest addition marks a significant milestone in expanding the country’s digital communication network, enhancing connectivity in remote areas of Solomon Islands. This achievement is made possible through the collaborative…
There is a need to be united when dealing with issues and challenges affecting the region given the fluid geo-strategic environment in the region. This was highlighted by the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa, at the opening of the PIF meeting on Monday night at the National Stadium. He said, the Pacific is stronger…
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa, at the opening of the PIF meeting on Monday evening at the National Stadium, acknowledged PIF meeting, stating that the decisions before the leaders this week may have lasting implications on the region. “The decisions before our Leaders this week, as framed through our 2050…
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General, Noan David Pakop, addressed Pacific Leaders Tuesday morning at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) in Honiara, outlining the region’s achievements in fisheries cooperation and development, while calling for continued vigilance against ongoing challenges. Speaking at the Leaders Dialogue with CROP Heads, Mr Pakop delivered two…
Outgoing Chair and Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon Dr Aisake Valu Eke, delivered his final remarks at the opening ceremony of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) in Honiara, urging regional leaders to act decisively for a resilient and integrated Blue Pacific. Addressing Forum leaders, regional delegates, and youth representatives, the Tongan Prime Minister…