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Chinese police are training local officers on how to deal with different drug-related crimes. The training comes in the wake of drug-related arrests police made in Honiara in recent times. “The training focused on strengthening the practical capabilities of RSIPF officers in anti-narcotics operations,” a statement police issued today said.…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka (MP) highlighted the Solomon Islands’ commitment to strengthening its bilateral partnership with India during the Forum for India-Pacific Island Countries (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister Agovaka…
Solomon Islands has formalized diplomatic relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. The official signing of the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations by Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Hon Peter Shanel and Minister of North Macedonia, Hon Timčo Mucunski was done at…
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. Under this second Trump Administration, the United States has renewed its…
Solomon Islands minister for Aviation and Communications Frederick Kologeto yesterday met and discussed challenges and shared priorities with Fiji’s Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya. Tabuya was part of Fiji’s delegation attending the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara along with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. At their meeting, Tabuya expressed her…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands and Fiji have signed a new bilateral Security Agreement, which will enable the deployment of Fiji’s security personnel to the Solomon Islands when required. This marks a significant step in strengthening security cooperation between the two Melanesian nations. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and his…
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 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,…
