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Starting under the first Trump Administration, the United States has worked to reprioritize the Pacific Islands region in U.S. foreign policy and advance U.S. strategic objectives by fostering economic growth, expanding infrastructure and connectivity, and bolstering security cooperation. Â Under this second Trump Administration, the United States has renewed its…
Twelve apprentices from the Solomon Islands National University’s Technical and Further Education (SINU TAFE) program are undertaking workplace training at the Australian–funded Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara. The students, specialising in electrical trades, are working under the guidance of an Australian sub-contractor responsible for electrical wiring at…
Construction of the new Seghe Market in Marovo has begun, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor Hatanga has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating around 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill to create…
by Charley Piringi Pacific youths have urged Forum leaders to transform commitments into concrete action, calling for climate justice, peace, and stronger partnerships as the Pacific Islands Forum commemorated the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration in Honiara today. Speaking on behalf of young people across the region, youth representative…
by Ronald Toito’ona Leaders of the Smaller Island States (SIS) convened in Honiara today ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, reaffirming their unity and commitment to advancing the priorities of the region’s most vulnerable members. Outgoing SIS Chair, President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia,…
Williamina Barile, an Australia Awards alumna with a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, has returned to the Solomon Islands from an international law conference with a renewed commitment to championing Pacific perspectives in global legal discussions.  Funded by the Australian Government through Australia Awards, Williamina recently participated in the…
Australia has delivered the final batch of vehicles in a new SBD 25 million police fleet for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), completing the handover of 61 locally-procured vehicles. The support is part of a broader SBD 100 million package, which also funds road upgrades across Honiara ahead…
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change.  Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia recently undertook a visit to Honiara to discuss with local scientists improving critical alert and early…
Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton joined Solomon Islands Government ministers, students, staff, and community leaders at Malaita Provincial Technical Institute to celebrate the awarding of 78 Australia Skills Awards scholarships and reaffirm Australia’s commitment to creating local jobs through skills development in Solomon Islands. On his recent visit to Fiu,…
After nearly four months without any form of telecommunication service, the people of Adakoa and surrounding communities now have access to the internet, thanks to the initiative of the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 16, Hon. Preston Billy Farobo. The breakthrough came after Hon. Farobo personally purchased and…
