Solomon Islanders will need an ETA to travel to the UK as of January 2025
As of January 2025, Solomon Islanders wishing to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) will need anElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA),…
Category: Diplomacy
Asia-Pacific Journalists Embark on Prestigious 2024 Jefferson Fellowship Study Tour
Journalists from across the Asia-Pacific region are participating in the highly prestigious 2024 Jefferson Fellowships study tour. The program, titled “Partnerships,…
O.U.R. Party Figures Set Up China-Linked Overseas Company Months Before Election
KEY POINTS: by Gina Maka’a, Ofani Eremae, Charley Piringi, and Lamantha Lano Just two months before Solomon Islands went to…
Opposition Leader Claims Government Grants $199M in Discretionary Exemptions in 2024
Hours after Finance minister Manasseh Sogavare called the media to explain why he granted duty exemptions to certain Chinese business…
China Signs Landmark Visa Agreement with Solomon Islands
by Ofani Eremae China and Solomon Islands today agreed to permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s citizens. This follows…
PM Manele Opens Solomons First Embassy in The Arab World
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today opened Solomon Islands’ new Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), giving his country…
More WWII Explosives to be Removed Under Operation Render Safe 2024
Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in the Solomon Islands this week ahead…
Hilton in Malaita to Join Provincial Celebrations
Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Rod Hilton is in Malaita to celebrate its Second Appointed Day and confirm Australia’s…
United States Hosts Event to Mark 82nd Anniversary of The Battle of Guadalcanal
The 82nd anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Guadalcanal held in Honiara yesterday was a powerful reminder of the deep…
Australia urges China to be ‘more transparent’ with Pacific aidÂ
SYDNEY – Australia urged China to avoid “coercion” in the Pacific Islands and to be “more transparent in the aid”…