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Media were not deliberately excluded from Tuesday’s signing of the Solomon Islands-United States Shiprider Agreement, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) says. The media could not witness the signing event due to last-minute change in arrangements caused by poor weather and safety concerns, it added. OPMC was responding…
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty. And it says the arrangement leaves all law enforcement powers firmly in the hands of Solomon Islands authorities. Speaking after the agreement was signed in Honiara on Tuesday,…
by Noah Secomb of AAP in Canberra International funding and financing for the Pacific Islands has largely avoided the worst of aid cuts as Australia leads the way, according to a new report. As competition among the major powers for influence in the key region remains intense, the Lowy Institute’s…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced a major boost to the country’s unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance efforts, after securing an additional USD$6 million (SBD$50M) in funding from the United States. He made the announcement following his return from high-level engagements in Washington and Tokyo last week. To…
Solomon Islands has inked a Development Policy Loan with Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to shore up fiscal stability and economic resilience, deepening ties between the two nations. Foreign Minister Hon. Rick Houenipwela signed the agreement in Tokyo, calling it a key step in advancing the Government’s reform agenda. “This…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale describes the labour mobility programs like Australia’s PALM and New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) as valuable temporary opportunities that must eventually transition into a stronger domestic economy rather than serving as a permanent fix for unemployment in the country. Speaking on the…
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale says his government will pursue greater transparency in the negotiation and approval of international security agreements, including stronger parliamentary oversight of future treaties and foreign partnerships. Speaking to local media upon his return from official visits to Australia and New Zealand today, Wale…
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has concluded his official engagements in Australia and is set to travel to Auckland, New Zealand today. Prime Minister Wale’s visit to Canberra reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia, following high-level bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese.…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have officially declared a “new era” of cooperation, announcing plans for a comprehensive bilateral treaty alongside a major multi-million-dollar aid package. Speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra, the two leaders emphasized a renewed partnership built on…
A senior Solomon Islands delegation has successfully concluded a week-long agricultural study tour to New Zealand, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, deepening policy expertise, and exploring new export opportunities in fresh produce and value-added food markets. The delegation was led by Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek…
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