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Malaita congratulates PRC at the eve of anniversary

The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has congratulated China at the eve of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 6th Anniversary of China–Solomon Islands Diplomatic Relations. In a statement issued on Thursday 25th September, Premier Elijah Asilaua on behalf of his Executive, all Members of the Provincial Assembly, the administration, staff members, and the people of Malaita Province said; “it is with…

Participants learn from mental, psychosocial support training 

Participants of the training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for children and families shared their experiences and reflections on the outcomes of the workshop during its fourth day. The five-day training, which began on Monday will conclude on Friday, September 26. ‘ It is being facilitated by UNICEF and brings together a diverse…

‘Healthy Settings’ for Solomons emphasised 

Solomon Islands need to build a healthier future for its people through the “Healthy Settings” approach. Dr. Nemia Bainivalu, the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) highlighted this at the opening of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo on Monday.  Dr. Bainivalu highlighted that health is not just a fundamental human right but also…

Elder raises risk of tailings dam in the event of a disaster

Guadalcanal Provincial Secretary of the Christian Outreach Center and a respected elder of the Navola community in North Guadalcanal, has voiced concerns and the risk linked to the tailings dam used by Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) when a disaster strikes. Speaking during a Disaster Awareness Workshop held last week in Navola by the National Disability Forum…

Solomons’ leadership in Ocean Governance at Bloomberg Global Forum highlighted

New York, USA,  – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, on Thursday participated in a high-level roundtable discussion at the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, emphasizing the country’s progress in advancing ocean conservation and sustainable development in the Pacific. The Bloomberg Global Forum, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, convenes world leaders, philanthropists, and…

SI establishes diplomatic ties with North Macedonia

New York, – Solomon Islands  has formalized diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. The official signing of the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations by Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Hon Peter Shanel and Minister of North Macedonia, Hon  Timčo Mucunski was done at the margins of the 80th Session of the…

King Tupou VI of Tonga arrives

His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP), arrived in Honiara on Wednesday afternoon. He is an official three day visit to Solomon Islands where he will officiate at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus graduation ceremony. A statement from the Ministry of…

Third emergency response team launched 

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) officially launched the induction training for the third bunch of National Emergency Response Team (NERT Batch 3) participants on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Heritage Park Hotel. Representing the Permanent Secretary/supervising and Chair of the National Disaster Council (NDC), Ms Agnetha Vave-Karamui, hailed the training as yet another milestone achievement…

ADB-funded campus transforms education in Solomons

The Pacific’s first climate-resilient tertiary campus, powered by solar and built for extreme weather. ·        The new campus is boosting female enrolment by providing a safer, more spacious, and inclusive environment. ·        ADB, USP, and the Solomon Islands Government delivered a state-of-the-art campus serving over 4,000 students. University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands…

PM Manele hosts Pacific leaders at Special Forum reception in New York

New York  – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele who is also Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), welcomed Pacific Leaders to a special reception at The Sanctuary, Roosevelt Island, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Manele highlighted the shared journey of the Forum…