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Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Mr Jeremiah Manele today received Australian High Commissioner-designate (His Excellency) H.E. Jeff Roach in Honiara to formally accept his letter of introduction. H.E Roach, a senior career officer with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, presented his official letter alongside a personal message from…
Melbourne, AAP – Australia is stepping up to fill in aid gaps as the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic threatens to overwhelm health systems across the Pacific. The federal government has announced a six-year AUD$48 million program to support Pacific neighbours in managing and containing increasing infection rates related to the…
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon. Nita Green, concluded her three-day visit to Solomon Islands on Friday 28 November with a series of landmark initiatives aimed at empowering women, strengthening skills development, and boosting tourism. The day began with the launch of the second Women of…
Australia and New Zealand have jointly announced a USD $170 million (AUD/NZD equivalent) investment over the next five years to boost trade, labour mobility, and economic integration across the Pacific region. The announcement was made during the 2025 PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting in Honiara, underscoring both countries’ continued commitment to…
The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed more than SBD$80 million to support rural development across Solomon Islands as the second phase of the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) was officially launched today. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, speaking at the launch, said the new phase represents…
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon Nita Green, has concluded her first day visiting Solomon Islands. Assistant Minister Green is in Honiara this week representing Australia at the PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting (PPMM) and engaging on priorities in Australia’s bilateral partnership with Solomon Islands. PACER Plus…
The Solomon Islands will re-open its Embassy and Permanent Mission in Geneva, signaling a renewed commitment to deepening its diplomatic engagement with Switzerland, the United Nations Organization, the World Trade Organization and other International Organisations and agencies based in Geneva. Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka signed a Memorundum of Understanding…
By Georgina Makaa Remembering the fallen soldiers during the battle in the Pacific highlighted the remembranceDay service held in Honiara by the British High Commission Office. Remembrance Day is held each year on November 11 to remember those who have given their lives in service, as well as to reflect…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Geological Survey. The MOU was signed on October 23, 2025, in Tianjin, China, by Solomon Islands Ambassador to China, His Excellency Barret Salato, on behalf of the Solomon Islands…
Labour mobility stakeholders from across the Pacific and beyond will gather in Honiara from 3-6 November 2025 for the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025, hosted under the theme “Sustainable Reintegration Begins with Fair and Effective Recruitment”. The meeting, organised by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU), which also…
