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In the growing trading relationship between Solomon Islands and the UK, there is now a first all-female-led business collaboration to grow out of the UK-Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement, which is leading the way for cocoa farmers in the Pacific and championing their resilience and skills. That transpired through UK ethical…
With most of Solomon Islands’ population living in rural areas, I know how important it is forcommunities to have quality infrastructure that improves livelihoods. Solomon Islands – AustraliaCommunity Partnerships touch the lives of people in every province in Solomon Islands. That is whyAustralia has increased our community program fivefold since…
by Georgina Maka’a The Australian Government is investing over SBD$11 million in 50 village infrastructure projects across Solomon Islands—directly supporting local businesses with building materials and transportation. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton, announced this during the celebration of the first 2025 cohort of the Solomon Islands–Australia Community…
Together, Australia and the Solomon Islands are delivering infrastructure that supports SolomonIslanders to live happy, healthy lives. From road maintenance, market houses, community halls, bus shelters, WASH facilities and schooland clinic refurbishments, through to nation-building projects such as the Tina River HydropowerProject, Coral Sea Cable, mobile telecommunication towers, major airfield…
From Transparency Solomon Islands In the aftermath of a second round of resounding support for your leadership Transparency Solomon Islands is calling on you to action against GRASSHOPPING. The continued grasshopping of Members of Parliament has resulted in Prime Ministers be it you or those in the past wasting a lot…
by Georgina Maka’a Residents of Honiara have been advised to go about their normal business despite the vote of no-confidence set against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in parliament tomorrow. “It’s just a normal day. People should go about their business,” Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said. Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy…
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Braddley Tovosia expressed his heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and fellow MPs for the traditional Chupu ceremony hosted in Honiara today. Tovosia tendered his resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification…
by Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands Government is closely watching the ongoing tariff war between the United States and China, and is taking steps to limit its impacts on the country. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu highlighted this when he delivered the traditional speech from the throne in parliament this…
The power of sport to make positive change, bring people together and promote understanding. So this week I wanted to discuss what the Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership is achieving in sport for development. In 2023 we launched the Australia’s Team Up program in Solomon Islands. This Pacific-wide program is locally led and…
by Georgina Maka’a Four media personnel were part of a 17-member delegation from the Solomon Islands, which included government officials, state-owned enterprises, and sports representatives. They joined professionals worldwide to complete a series of intensive seminars on various topics in Beijing, China. The Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) organized…
