Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele successfully held bilateral discussions with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and solidarity. Prime Minister Manele acknowledged the updates provided to Pacific Islands Leaders on the progress of the situation in New Caledonia, commending President Ponga for his leadership.…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday announced the major outcomes of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) hosted in Honiara. Leaders agreed to: “These outcomes are historic and reflect our collective will to safeguard the Blue Pacific for current and future generations,” PM Manele said. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that a full report and…
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aspires to be the Pacific’s Climate Partner of Choice. Here, I wish to outline how the Fund is committed to partnering with the Pacific to achieve greater impact in the face of the climate crisis. As leaders gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this week for the Pacific Islands Forum, the criticality of ambitious…
The Solomon Islands and Cook Islands are exploring new areas of cooperation in tourism and culture, following a meeting between the two countries’ Ministers on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara on Friday. Solomon Islands Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Choylin Douglas, and Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele on Friday morning officially handed over 12 vehicles to the Western Provincial Government (WPG) during a ceremony at the new finance complex in Noro. The vehicles were part of the fleet used to transport Pacific leaders during the recent Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) retreat in Noro and Munda. In his remarks,…
The Solomon Airlines operated Dash 8 aircraft currently cuts back on all its flights due to mechanical issues. Over the past weeks the aircraft has suspended all its services to Taro, Gizo, Seghe, Kira Kira and Lata. It only operates into Munda given its international status. And this had raised concerns for many travelers using the…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has described the decision by GNUT on the sufferance wharves as ‘erratic’ decision-making. Hon Wale said the current decision by the government regarding the sufferance wharves reflects poor and weak leadership. “Obviously the chronology of events from when the letter to cancel sufferance wharves was issued by the former…
New Zealand Prime Minister His Excellency Hon. Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Hon. Tozen Leokana have officially launched the 10-year Solomon Islands – New Zealand Education Partnership (2025-2035) on Wednesday, 10 September at Honiara Senior High School. The new education partnership, valued at SBD$300 million, will enhance systems and capabilities for teacher management and…
Dear Editor – I write to express my concern about the state of governance in our beloved Solomon Islands. While we acknowledge the many challenges our government faces, it is important to recognize that weak governance continues to affect service delivery, transparency, and public trust in institutions. Decision-making is often delayed and, at times, appears more…
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting hosted a side event on “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems, Capacities and Practical Solutions” in Honiara on Thursday. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexon Annex Ramofafia addressed the gathering. The event was attended by officials and delegates from PIF member countries, currently converging in Solomon Islands for…