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Solomon Islands largest telecommunications provider, Our Telekom has announced that it will revise its recently introduced prepaid mobile data plans following widespread public backlash from customers who claimed the packages were too costly and offered little value. In a statement today, the company acknowledged the concerns raised over the past…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has joined the Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale in congratulating the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their victory in the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup at Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji. From New York, Prime Minister Manele praised the team. “On behalf of the Government of National Unity…
The construction of Buala’s new market has reached an important milestone, with the roof now installed and the main scaffolding work completed. The fully locally-delivered project is a dramatic upgrade to Buala town, boosting economic activity and community opportunities. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, praised…
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…
This week in New York, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele took part in a high-level roundtable at the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, highlighting the Solomon Islands’ achievements in ocean conservation and sustainable development across the Pacific. The Bloomberg Global Forum, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, convenes world leaders,…
Solomon Islands Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale has congratulated Kurukuru for retaining the top spot as the Futsal Champions of the Pacific. Mr Wale said it is an achievement all Solomon Islanders should be proud of. He said the victory is a testament of commitment, hard work, perseverance and most…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in his role as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, today launched the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Capitalisation Memorandum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 80th UN General Assembly. Prime Minister Manele told development partners that the PRF is the Pacific’s…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, in New York on Monday, 22 September. The meeting focused on deepening cooperation across trade, development, education, and climate initiatives,…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele who is also Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), welcomed Pacific Leaders to a special reception at The Sanctuary, Roosevelt Island, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Manele highlighted the shared journey…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), the first Pacific-led international financial institution, was highlighted by Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Hon. Jeremiah Manele, at a formal reception for Pacific Leaders in New York on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.…
