Nice, France – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, has called for full implementation of international ocean law and urgent climate action. He was speaking on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum at the UN Ocean Action Panel 10 on Friday. “Pacific People are the custodians of the Blue Pacific Continent,” Manele told delegates. He highlighted…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting sustainable food from the ocean as a vital pathway for poverty eradication and food security. Speaking over the weekend at the Ocean Action Panel on “Promoting the role of sustainable food from the ocean for poverty eradication and food security,” Hon. Bradley Tovosia,…
Since COVID shut down the nations, it has been our deepest desire to return to the Solomon Islands—our largest and most passionate English-speaking fan base in the world. We waited… and waited… and waited. The Solomons were among the last countries to reopen after the pandemic, but when those borders finally did open, we knew…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Monday 16 June to Wednesday 18 June, Beijing has announced. China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday 13 June that President Xi will attend the summit at the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The establishment of the China-Central…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) says it welcomes the call for a royal commission of inquiry into the drug saga. The RSIPF believes that a thorough inquiry will provide clarity and accountability regarding the issues surrounding these allegations. The RSIPF accepted this call so that a neutral body could investigate the matter and…
Seventeen (17) male Australia Awards Solomon Islands alumni have successfully completed a two-day training workshop focused on preventing violence against women in our communities and advancing gender equality. Through this initiative, the Australia Awards Solomon Islands is investing in alumni leadership and equipping change-makers to create a safer, more equal future for all Solomon Islanders.…
Minister of Home Affairs has condemned the alleged rape incident of a 16 year old in East Honiara recently In a statement Junior Isikeli Vave; “As the Minister of Home Affairs, who is responsible for the Social Well-being of Solomon Islanders, I condemned in the strongest terms the extremely cruel alleged raping of a 16-year-…
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with IOS Partners signed on May 30, 2025, to provide technical assistance to Solomon Airlines. This milestone reinforces the Government’s commitment to fortifying the airline’s operational and financial sustainability. Supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and…
ISSUES affecting youths in the country have been highlighted during Friday’s Kings Birthday celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara. Hundreds turned up to witness the celebration. It featured a march past parade, speech by the Governor General (GG) Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu, presentation of the honours and awards, pardoning of an inmate and…
The Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party has formally welcomed the newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal Constituency, Hon. Mary Daniella Zae Garu, as the newest member of OUR Party and its governing coalition. OUR Party President, Hon. Jimson Tanangada MP in a statement had congratulated Mrs Garu on her election victory…