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Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has officially opened the Su’u and Bira bridges in West Kwaio, marking a major milestone in his government’s push to modernize infrastructure across the Solomon Islands. During his visit to Malaita this week, the Prime Minister emphasized that these projects are “lifelines” designed to connect remote…
The High Commissioner of Solomon Islands to Australia, H.E Robert Sisilo and team conducted a week-long pastoral visit to Solomon Islands PALM scheme workers in the Northen Territory of Australia from 23 to 27 March. The team included, Second Secretary of the High Commission, Mr Jeromy Bird, Country Liaison Officer…
The Solomon Islands joined leaders from across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific for the 11th Summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), held from March 27–29, 2026. Under the theme “A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World,” the summit marked a 50-year milestone…
The Solomon Islands Government and the United Kingdom today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising their partnership on forest governance under the UK-funded Forest Governance, Markets and Climate programme (FGMC). FGMC works with tropical forested countries to strengthen forest stewardship through inclusive dialogue, evidence-based policymaking, and market-based initiatives –…
As nations worldwide marked the United Nations’ International Day of Forests on March 21, the Solomon Islands launched a multi-day series of events to highlight the critical link between its lush canopy and its national purse. Under the 2026 global theme, “Forests and Economies,” the Ministry of Forestry and Research…
Canberra, AAP – Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel, as the Middle East war threatens to derail several diesel-dependent island economies. Fiji could be hit with a 115 per cent increase on its annual imported fuel costs from 2025 levels, by about $US670 million…
March 2026 marked a significant milestone for Babatana’s Siporae Tribe with their forest conservation carbon project officially verified by international carbon standard Plan Vivo Climate. They now join Sirebe Tribe as Babatana landowners receiving income for sustainably managing and protecting their rainforest. Atkin Vilaka—spokesperson for the Siporae Tribal Association—says this…
by Ofani Eremae Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer today underscored the significance and urgency of the case the new Coalition has filed to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to immediately convene parliament. Palmer then directed lawyers for the new Coalition who appeared before him this morning in the High Court…
The coalition of twenty-eight (28) Members of Parliament, representing the clear majority in the National Parliament, today reaffirmed its unity and resolve to uphold the democratic principles of the nation during this critical time. The coalition earlier confirmed that legal proceedings have now been formally filed and the matter is…
by Georgina Maka’a in Kirakira Yato Conservation Area in East Makira has been declared a “Protected Area” at a landmark event held at provincial capital Kirakira today. This means no logging, mining or other destructive environmental activities will be allowed to take place on the declared area. “Yato now stands…
