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Honiara is ready to welcome regional leaders for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) next week, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, the Prime Minister said preparations are well advanced for the event, which will be held under the theme “Iumi Tugeda:…
by Georgina Makaa Youth leaders from the Central Guadalcanal Constituency have acknowledged Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) as their gold sponsor and major contributor to the upcoming Central Guadalcanal Communities for Sustainability: Eco-Tourism and Green Development Fair, set to run from September 9 to 12 in Honiara. The Fair, organized…
Minister for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o has praised progress on the China-Aid Road Rehabilitation Project in Auki, describing it as a major boost for livelihoods and infrastructure in Malaita Province. During a visit on Friday 29 August, Minister Fuo’o was joined by Aoke-Langa Langa MP, Matthew Wale and Transport Infrastructure…
Williamina Barile, an Australia Awards alumna with a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, has returned to the Solomon Islands from an international law conference with a renewed commitment to championing Pacific perspectives in global legal discussions.  Funded by the Australian Government through Australia Awards, Williamina recently participated in the…
Australia has delivered the final batch of vehicles in a new SBD 25 million police fleet for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), completing the handover of 61 locally-procured vehicles. The support is part of a broader SBD 100 million package, which also funds road upgrades across Honiara ahead…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Gizo returned home to Honiara today following her five yearly deep level maintenance period in Australia, providing a significant boost to Solomon Islands’ maritime security capability ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week. The planned maintenance period was fully…
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change.  Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia recently undertook a visit to Honiara to discuss with local scientists improving critical alert and early…
Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton joined Solomon Islands Government ministers, students, staff, and community leaders at Malaita Provincial Technical Institute to celebrate the awarding of 78 Australia Skills Awards scholarships and reaffirm Australia’s commitment to creating local jobs through skills development in Solomon Islands. On his recent visit to Fiu,…
Two Solomon Islands soccer players Rovu Boyers and Junior David will still play for their respective clubs in the Football South Australia (FSA) as the first leg of the semifinal matches on the weekend ended in a draw. Boyers in the FSA State League One for West Adelaide saw his…
The Jeremiah Manele-led Government for National Unity & Transformation (GNUT) has made a simple portfolio swap, with two sitting ministers taking on new roles following a Cabinet reshuffle in Honiara today. According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), the swearing-in was officiated by…
