SI reaffirms commitment to MSG

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…

PM Manele holds bilateral discussion with New Caledonia President

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.…

KEY OUTCOMES OF THE 54TH PIFLM ANNOUNCED

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…

PM hands over 12 vehicles to WPG

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,…

Dash-8 cut backs on flights

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…

SI-NZ Education Partnership initiative unveiled

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…

“Strengthening Resilience” discussed at PIFS side event

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…