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Democratic action is not just about voting. It also means community dialogue, civic education, and advocacy—never violence. Acting Prime Minister Fredrick Kologeto made the statement today as Solomon Islands joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Democracy. A media statement from the Office of the Prime Minister noted…
The plight of West Papua remained a delicate yet persistent theme at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara this week, with Forum Leaders carefully balancing regional solidarity and international diplomacy. In the 54th PIFLM Communiqué, leaders reaffirmed the Pacific Islands Forum’s recognition of Indonesia’s sovereignty over…
The Fifty-Fourth Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) concluded in Honiara on Friday 12 September, with Pacific leaders reaffirming their shared vision for a stronger, more united Blue Pacific Continent. Meeting under the theme “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent”, leaders acknowledged the pressing challenges of climate change,…
The Pacific Freedom Forum strongly condemns the unacceptable actions of Australian officials who deliberately blocked Pacific journalists from attending Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s press conference in Honiara on Tuesday. “This ‘shameful’ act represents a direct assault on press freedom and democratic principles within our own Pacific region,” Robert Iroga, chair…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has described the decision by the Government for National Unity & Transformation (GNUT) on the sufferance wharves as “erratic” decision-making. Wale said the current decision by the government regarding the sufferance wharves reflects poor and weak leadership. “Obviously the chronology of events from when the…
Solomon Islands and Australia have reaffirmed their enduring partnership with a strong focus on security, labour mobility, and climate resilience, following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara, Wednesday. Welcoming Albanese on…
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have strengthened their long-standing Melanesian ties with the signing of two updated border cooperation frameworks. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands and ONGas James Marape signed the amended Agreement Concerning the Administration on Special Areas (1980) and a new…
by Georgina Maka’a Sufferance wharves built along the eastern and western coasts of Honiara were risky, environmentally non-compliant, and did not meet international trade requirements, former Finance minister Harry Kuma said days before he was removed. In a memo to Customs, which In-depth Solomons has cited, Kuma reminded the acting…
by Charley Piringi Pacific youths have urged Forum leaders to transform commitments into concrete action, calling for climate justice, peace, and stronger partnerships as the Pacific Islands Forum commemorated the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration in Honiara today. Speaking on behalf of young people across the region, youth representative…
by Ronald Toito’ona Pacific leaders have formally adopted the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration, pledging to uphold unity, peace, and resilience across the region, in what Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka called “a defining moment for our Pacific family.” Delivering the keynote at the commemorative event in Honiara, Prime…
