Enhancing public safety in Honiara through collaborative efforts

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A five day conference to discuss Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles aimed at creating safer public spaces was held in Honiara.  The Pacific Technical Assistance Conference was held at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara and brought together officials from the Honiara City Council (HCC) and experts from New Zealand.  Key speakers, included Emma McGill, Frances Sullivan, and Jacinta Straker the Group Manager Organisation…

A Greener, Safer, Inclusive Place to Learn: ADB-Funded Campus Transforms Education in SI

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University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands that is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and inclusive education in the Pacific.  In Honiara, the capital, a striking new facility has just opened its doors. The newly completed University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus is the first climate-resilient, accessible tertiary…

$3m worth of projects delivered to Marovo

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The Marovo Constituency Office (MCO) has finally commenced the implementation of its 2024 CDF program, with project materials making headway to the constituency on the Charted MV Fair King for delivery to communities on Wednesday.  This support delivery was funded under the Marovo Constituency Office CDF allocation for 2024.   Project materials and equipment were delivered under…

SI-PRC friendship hailed 

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Government has extended heartfelt congratulations to the People’s Republic of China(PRC)  on the occasion of its 76th founding anniversary.    During a special celebration at Mendana Hotel, Honiara, Friday evening, Acting Prime Minister Hon. Bradley Tovosia delivered a message on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands, expressing warm wishes to His Excellency President Xi Jinping, the…

Statement by PM Manele at 80th Session of the UNGA

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Theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” UN Headquarter, 27th September 2025 Madam President, Your Excellencies – Heads of States and Heads of Governments, Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1. Madam President, I bring to you, and all Members of this august Assembly, warm island greetings from the Government and People…

Data pricing clarified after meeting with service providers

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HONIARA:  – The Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has clarified its position on recent public concerns over mobile data pricing, following meetings with Our Telekom, Bemobile, and other stakeholders. In a statement, TCSI said it acknowledged concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, and members of the public, stressing that these issues are important and being addressed in line with…

RSIPF women officers join policing conference 

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Four women Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers last week attended the 2025 Australian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) Conference and the 26th Excellence in Policing Awards in Melbourne. The travel arrangement was funded by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program, and RAPPP Advisor Vanessa Pardy accompanied the officers. The event, co-hosted by ACWAP and…

RAPPP advisors farewelled

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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially farewelled two Australian Federal Police (AFP) advisors in Honiara recently. The two advisors are Mark Weber and Cayden Noble Kendall, who work under the Royal Solomon Island Police Force and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). Advisor Mark Weber has been in an…