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Fredson Tanikoba, Civil Project Engineer and Australia Awards alumnus, is helping to improve the safety efficiency and resilience of infrastructure delivery in Solomon Islands. Fresh from the prestigious RISK 2025 Conference in Melbourne, Tanikoba returned equipped with new strategies to enhance risk identification and management in local projects. His participation…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and Office of Research and Postgraduate studies (ORPS) has received a technology boost with the delivery of 10 laptops, one desktop computer, four projectors, one printer, audio visual equipment and other accessories through the Solomon Islands-Australia Education Partnership…
Canberra, Australia (AAP) –Â Australia needs the moral leadership of the Pacific as it pushes a bid to co-host one of its biggest events since the Sydney Olympics. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is set to visit the region for talks with leaders in Tuvalu, Palau, Samoa and the Republic of…
U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands Ann Marie Yastishock visited the Vilu Military Museum on June 25 in north-west Guadalcanal during her recent visit. According to Museum director Caspar Diau, this was the first time that a U.S. Ambassador ever visited the open-air museum that his father-in-law founded and singlehandedly created,…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to peace and diplomacy amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, stating that the country supports immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in all global conflicts. Speaking to journalists in a press conference this week, PM Manele said…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has addressed growing concerns over the recent unauthorized signing of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Vietnam, assuring the nation that disciplinary measures are underway and the government remains committed to transparent development. In a press conference today, Prime…
National Planning and Development Coordination minister Rexson Ramofafia has commended Australia for its open and transparent approach to development in Solomon Islands. Ramofafia commented on the launch of the Australia–Solomon Islands Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029, which further strengthens the longstanding partnership between both countries. He extended sincere appreciation to the…
Solomon Islands and Australia are more integrated than ever, through significant growth in labour mobility, business linkages and trade. During his two-day visit to Honiara, Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, Pat Conroy, celebrated a significant milestone – more than 10,000 Solomon Islanders have now gone to work in Australia under…
Four media professionals from the Solomon Islands have completed a two-week seminar on Full-Media Communication for Belt and Road countries in China, describing it as a transformative and eye-opening experience. The seminar, held from June 6–19, 2025, was hosted by the Research and Training Institute of the National Radio and…
Visiting Australia’s Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs Pat Conroy today announced an SBD$60 million to upgrade existing roads in Malaita and in capital Honiara. Conroy made the announcement in the present of Ricky Fuo’o, the Minister for Infrastructure Development. “The funding, provided as a direct grant to the National Transport…
