FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday hosted Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Donald Marahare at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich. President Marahare was on special visit to Zurich when he met Infantino for a brief discussion. A statement issued by High Park Communications Media Team said, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has posted on his…
Communities in the region have been urged to work together to foster peace, increase awareness and make resources available to build resilience against climate change. This was highlighted by Ms. Josie-Ann Ashley from the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress at the side event of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Aquatic Center in Honiara.…
Introduction: Reconnecting with Our Pacific Soul Bula vinaka, talofa lava, malo e lelei, halo olgeta – warm Pacific greetings to you all. Esteemed leaders, respected elders, fellow academics, youth representatives, and civil society champions – thank you for the honor of addressing you today. We gather here in Honiara, alongside the Pacific Islands Forum meetings,…
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its strong commitment to Melanesian solidarity during a bilateral meeting with the Acting Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Ilan Kiloe. Thats when Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was briefed on key MSG priorities by the he Acting Director General. PM Manele was also congratulated for successfully hosting the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting…
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…