THE United States (US) defense chief’s speech at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue has been slammed as being “rife with deeply ingrained hegemonic logic and Cold War mentality.” In his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday 31 May, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urged Asia-Pacific countries to increase their military spending to…
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita are protecting their shoreline from sea level rise, including at the new Malu’u Market by planting mangroves and coastal trees. Twenty-one participants from Kwene, Darowaraua and Duruabu villages within Malu’u have completed a one-day mangrove rehabilitation and management training workshop, delivered by mangrove and conservation expert Mr Jnr John Walenenea…
With the recent passage of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024 in Parliament, Government will soon set up a body to help manage and implement the rollout of the program. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele highlighted this on Monday during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). He…
The theme for this year’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebration has been announced by the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this afternoon, Monday 2nd June. This year’s celebration will be commemorated on Monday 7th July on the theme ‘Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity.’ PM Manele announced the theme at a press conference before leaving the…
The Chairlady of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), Ms. Namoi Kaluae, has underscored that businesses cannot thrive without guaranteed safety and stability—a critical factor for economic progress. Ms. Kaluae made these remarks during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SICCI and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has publicly acknowledged the vital role of the private sector in driving economic development in the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the official launch of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Frederick Kologeto described the private sector as “the engine room” of…
A two-week advanced training course on the 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine gun was successfully completed by nineteen police maritime officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The training was conducted from 19 to 30 May 2025 in partnership with the Sea Training Group of the Defence Cooperation Program (STG-DCP) as part of the…
A welcome reception was hosted on Friday, 30th May 2025, to warmly welcome the new Minister responsible for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Hon. Ricky Fuo’o. The event held at the headquarters’ Tiare leaf hut allowed the Minister to be introduced to the staff, fostering a spirit of collaboration as they embark under new…
The 5th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry will be hosted by Solomon Islands in 2027. This was decided by the Pacific Ministers for agriculture and forestry at the final day of the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry held in Tonga, last week. Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock the Honorable Franklyn…
Following Solomon Islands adoption and confirmation as the WPRO Member, representing the 22 Pacific Islands countries and territories on the WHO Executive Board, Solomon Islands Minister of Health and Medical Services Hon. Dr Paul Popora Bosawai attended his first Board meeting on the 28th of May 2025. This is the 157th session of the Executive…