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U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands Ann Marie Yastishock visited the Vilu Military Museum on June 25 in north-west Guadalcanal during her recent visit. According to Museum director Caspar Diau, this was the first time that a U.S. Ambassador ever visited the open-air museum that his father-in-law founded and singlehandedly created,…
Perth, Australia (AAP) – Argen Kuni came to Australia with “a heart full of hope”, determined to earn enough money to build a new home for his wife and two sons. The young father arrived from the Solomon Islands under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility, or PALM, scheme in July…
After months of anxiety and delays caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East, five Solomon Islands students studying in Israel are finally making their journey home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Honiara has confirmed in a statement. The students had been enrolled at the Arava International Centre for…
by Ronald Toito’ona International superstar and Jamaican dancehall reggae artist, Busy Signal is set to tour the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara to headline the 1st Wan Kadere Independence Day Festival 2025 on Saturday 12 July, at the DC Park, east of Honiara. The event was co-hosted by the Solutions International…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will take full command of security operations during the upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, scheduled for 8–12 September in Honiara. He told Journalists, after witnessing a police capability demonstration at Rove…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to peace and diplomacy amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, stating that the country supports immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in all global conflicts. Speaking to journalists in a press conference this week, PM Manele said…
by Ronald Toito’ona Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has addressed growing concerns over the recent unauthorized signing of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Vietnam, assuring the nation that disciplinary measures are underway and the government remains committed to transparent development. In a press conference today, Prime…
PM hails RSIPF’s readiness ahead of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has praised the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) for its display of strength, professionalism, and readiness as the country prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting September this year.…
National Planning and Development Coordination minister Rexson Ramofafia has commended Australia for its open and transparent approach to development in Solomon Islands. Ramofafia commented on the launch of the Australia–Solomon Islands Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029, which further strengthens the longstanding partnership between both countries. He extended sincere appreciation to the…
Four media professionals from the Solomon Islands have completed a two-week seminar on Full-Media Communication for Belt and Road countries in China, describing it as a transformative and eye-opening experience. The seminar, held from June 6–19, 2025, was hosted by the Research and Training Institute of the National Radio and…
