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Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, this week joined Commonwealth counterparts at the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting was chaired by Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister, Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo, and brought together Foreign Ministers…
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on Climate Change, calling it a decisive victory for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Minister Shanel spoke at the Palau–Germany Lunch on International Climate Policy on 22…
The Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has clarified its position on recent public concerns over mobile data pricing, following meetings with Our Telekom, Bemobile, and other stakeholders. In a statement, TCSI said it acknowledged concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale, and members of the public, stressing…
Australia Awards are shaping the next generation of leaders in Solomon Islands and across the Pacific, and Atenasi Ata is a shining example. From marine science to law and sustainable development, her journey demonstrates how Australia Awards equip individuals with the skills, networks, and confidence to make a real impact…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale says legislative gaps under the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) allowing foreigners arrested for Methylamphetamine to walk free is a ‘serious systematic flaw’ in our legal system. The Opposition Leader said serious concerns raised by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) should be immediately addressed and amendments should be…
Solomon Islands, represented by Foreign Affairs Minister, Peter Shanel Agovaka, participated in the High-Level Summit of the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The summit was co-hosted by Solomon Islands alongside Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Democratic Republic…
Construction of key bridges in Malaita Province is advancing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), these transformative investments are designed to enhance transport connectivity and strengthen climate resilience and safety across…
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.…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the figures revealed in relation to maternity and infant deaths and low immunization rates for children are very alarming. In a statement today, Wale said it is totally inexcusable and he is demanding swift government intervention to respond to these problems. Wale was responding…
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…
