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Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, is in Solomon Islands to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and productive discussions with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Communication and Aviation Frederick…
A female career diplomat who has served the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the past 14 years has been appointed as Solomon Islands’ next ambassador to Indonesia. Gladys Kamia Isihanua was officially commissioned this morning by Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu to take up the post. She…
by Paul TurnerBritish High Commissioner to Solomon Islands A psychologist friend once told me that a child’s first thousand days were the most important. It is in those thousand days that life’s foundations are laid. I figure if a child has a thousand days, a diplomat in a new country has…
by Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands Government is closely watching the ongoing tariff war between the United States and China, and is taking steps to limit its impacts on the country. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu highlighted this when he delivered the traditional speech from the throne in parliament this…
Travellers from Pacific Island nations will find it easier to travel in New Zealand after changes to visa rules. Movement from much of the Pacific to either Australia and New Zealand is currently expensive and onerous, with most citizens of most countries required to apply for visitor visas, and wait…
The inaugural Australia Awards Alumni Women’s Leadership Award winner has been announced as Lorah Kwanairara, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The new award celebrates women who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and dedication, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others. It honours those who inspire positive change in their…
by Ednal Palmer New British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Paul Robert Turner today met and briefed members of the local media on the work of the United Kingdom (UK) in the Solomon Islands and some of his key priorities. Turner, who is also the non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru,…
by Ben McKay of AAP Australia and other development partners are moving to cover gaps across the Pacific as the United States under Donald Trump retreats from foreign aid. Top of mind for Australia is gender equality and protecting reproductive rights, dealt a major blow through an early order from…
Honiara will play host to Australia’s deputy prime minister and defence minister Richard Myles when he lands here for his third visit tomorrow. Myles is flying over from the Mircronesian nation of Kiribati where he had high-level talks with its re-elected government, which closed its country’s borders in 2024 while…
As of January 2025, Solomon Islanders wishing to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) will need anElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), the Office of the British High Commission in Honiara has confirmed. Everyone currently who do not need a visa wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish…
