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Operational leaders from Customs and Immigration Divisions responsible for protecting Solomon Islands borders, have completed tough operational command training to ensure successful enforcement operations at the border. The advanced training equips officers with skills to conduct operations across various aviation and maritime border environments that range in complexity. The training…
by Ednal Palmer New British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Paul Robert Turner today met and briefed members of the local media on the work of the United Kingdom (UK) in the Solomon Islands and some of his key priorities. Turner, who is also the non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru,…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Honiara Summit on Sustainable Fisheries officially concluded with a renewed commitment from Pacific leaders to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4—ensuring the sustainability of fisheries resources. The three-day summit brought together government representatives, regional fisheries organizations, and international partners, all focused on addressing the challenges in…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands is taking a major step toward sustainable fisheries development with its proposed Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project, aligning with the goals of the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi). Speaking at a Sustainable Fisheries Development Initiatives side event during the Honiara Summit this week, Lisa…
by Georgina Maka’a Minister of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Fredrick Kologeto, is finally addressing a report on alleged fraudulent spending by the head of the Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI), Calvin Ziru. Kologeto had been sitting on the report for the past seven months since it was submitted to…
by Ronald Toito’ona The urgent call for regional cooperation in managing the Pacific’s vast marine resources took center stage at the Honiara Summit this week, where leaders and experts gathered to reaffirm their commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4: achieving sustainable fisheries. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and…
Pacific island workers in Australia under a working visa scheme will have to wait nine months longer for changes that would boost their wages. Workers from 10 countries can come to Australia and be employed across a range of sectors including agriculture and meat processing to fill labour gaps under…
by Ronald Toito’ona Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape today urged the international community to help stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific. Speaking at the High-Level Session of the Honiara Summit, Marape raised serious concerns on the ongoing exploitation of Pacific resources by foreign nations…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Honiara Summit 2025, which kicks off this week, is set to place Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing at the forefront of discussions, reinforcing regional commitment to sustainable fisheries and regional cooperation. With fisheries playing a vital role in the Pacific’s economy, food security, and cultural…
Brisbane, AAPÂ –Â A warm embrace has marked defence treaty talks between Australia and Papua New Guinea, giving the cold shoulder to China’s Indo-Pacific influence. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles got up close and personal with PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph in Brisbane on Thursday, starting negotiations that look set to…
