PM meets students, professionals in Suva

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele early this week on Sunday met with Solomon Islands students and professionals living in Suva during a gathering at the AusAid Building, University of the South Pacific (USP). The event brought together Solomon Islanders studying at universities in Fiji as well as those working in regional and international organisations, including…

SI represented at international science events

Solomon Islands was proudly represented at two prestigious international science events this month. The events included; the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) 2025 in Brisbane, Australia and at Taiwan. At ICCB 2025, the following organizations from Solomon Islands are attending the conference. They are; 1. Baru Conservation Alliance, 2. The Nature Conservancy, 3. Solomon Islands National University and…

Commander Davies farewelled

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has bid farewell to Solomon Island (SI) Commander under the RSIPF and AFP Police Partnership Program (RAPPP) Heath Davies. The ceremony was held at Rove Police Headquarters on Friday 23 June 2025. Commander Davies, who is also the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF),…

IS GLOBAL HEALTH THE NEXT FRONTIER?

GLOBAL health challenges now appear to be the next frontier for Solomon Islands-China bilateral cooperation. Opposition Leader Matthew Wale MP highlighted this in discussions with the staff of Nanjing Medical University [NMU] during his visit there last week. Hon Wale who led a delegation of senior Opposition figures, representing political parties that make up the…

PM Manele reaffirms commitment at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit

In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the global stage. The challenges of trade tensions, climate change, and geopolitical pressures require our unity now more than ever. Reflecting this spirit, Prime Minister…

Newborn screening project for congenital hypothyroidism at NRH launched

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) and collaborative partners launched on 12th June, the Newborn Screening Project for Congenital Hypothyroidism. It is a milestone for Newborn Screening and a crucial step towards ensuring the health and well-being of our newborn babies who has Congenital hypothyroidism. This is a 3-year pilot project to initiate   newborn Screening with…

Minister Conroy visits SI

Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, arrives in Honiara on Tuesday to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. During the visit Minister Conroy will launch the Australia – Solomon Islands Development Partnership Plan alongside his Solomon Islands Government counterparts and announce a range of new funding commitments.…

Justice sector leaders embark on transformational leadership journey in Aust

Fourteen (14) of the Solomon Islands’ emerging justice sector leaders will this week begin an intensive leadership development program under the Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ). The four-day Transformational Leadership Training, facilitated by renowned leadership expert Moses O’Connor, marks the second cohort of this groundbreaking initiative. Following the training, participants will undertake 12 months…

PM in Suva for MSG Leaders’ Summit

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, is currently in Suva, Fiji, where he will participate in the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to officially commence on Monday 23 June 2025. The Summit, to be hosted under the theme “A Peaceful and Prosperous Melanesia”, brings together leaders and representatives from Fiji, Papua New…