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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, speaking as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, has urged global partners to support Pacific-led solutions to strengthen investment and security ties, as a major regional summit concluded in Honolulu, Hawaii. In his address at the close of the two-day Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security…
by Charley Piringi in Honolulu The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded in Honolulu this evening on a high note, with new commitments and strengthened partnerships emerging from two days of high-level discussions. United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, in his closing remarks, urged Pacific…
Vanuatu United delivered a dominant performance to defeat Solomon Kings 2–0 in Melbourne, strengthening their push for a top-four finish in the OFC Pro League standings. After severe weather postponed earlier fixtures, both teams entered the match eager to maintain momentum. However, it was Vanuatu United who seized control early,…
British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner, visited the Tina Hydro Project on Friday 20 February with the new Head of the Asia Development Bank, Tony Gill, and World Bank officials. His Excellency Turner received a briefing on the status of the project, which is…
Marking a significant milestone for tourism development in the Western Province, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas has officially opened Phase One of the new Zaru Hotel in Gizo, Tuesday this week. Comprising 16 guest rooms, a fully equipped conference facility, and commercial rental spaces the new hotel is…
by Charley Piringi in Honolulu Pacific leaders redefined security, placing climate change as a critical security threat at the centre of regional stability and survival. In remarks delivered at a regional summit in Honolulu, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, said security in the Pacific can…
by Charley Piringi in Honolulu Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has met the United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau today to reaffirm his country’s commitment to working closely with the US toward a future full Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Arrangement. The United States is pleased with…
by Ednal Palmer The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has thrown its support behind tougher penalties proposed under amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Bill, warning that transnational drug crime is rising in the region while existing laws are no longer fit for purpose. Acting Police Commissioner Mathias Lenialu told…
Communities in the remote Savo-Russell Constituency of Solomon Islands have received new boats and outboard motors under a government-funded project designed to improve transportation and support rural livelihoods. The marine transportation initiative, funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation for 2025, includes 11 fibreglass boats and 11 Yamaha outboard…
by Ednal Palmer A suspected narco-submarine discovered in Makira in December last year remains unassessed, with police citing a lack of financial capacity and technical resources to investigate the vessel. The disclosure was made by an officer of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Patricia Leta, Assistant Commissioner for…
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