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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…
The Solomon Islands Principal Conference 2025 officially opens in Honiara on 25th June 2025 bringing together more than 300 school leaders and education providers from all provinces across the country. The 3 days conference held under the theme “Creating a Better Future for Our Children in Solomon Islands through Transformational…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Malaita Youth Council President, Phillip Subu, is currently in Beijing, China, attending a major agricultural training—a milestone projected to help boost farming initiatives and self-reliance for Malaita’s growing youth population. According to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, Subu is representing Solomon Islands…
Organised crime exploits island nations’ vulnerabilities Pacific nations must urgently strengthen maritime enforcement as criminal networks deliberately exploit geographic vulnerabilities, generating unprecedented trafficking of drugs across the region. The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) says detection rates remain critically low amongst its 24 member countries, with organised crime generating NZ$1.6 billion(bn) (approximately…
Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, is in Solomon Islands to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and productive discussions with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Communication and Aviation Frederick…
A viral video about Nice 1 Rice, distributed by Unique Enterprise Limited, has caused serious damage to the company—resulting in more than SBD $1 million in lost orders and the temporary closure of its warehouse in Honiara. Last week, a video circulated on social media showing staff repacking wet rice…
By Ethan Habru In Adelaide Junior David’s club Croydon has climbed into second place after another win last Saturday in a Round 15 match of the Football South Australia (FSA) National Premier League (NPL). Croydon FC beat Adelaide United 4-1 at Regency Park, home of the Polonias in north Adelaide…
by Ronald Toito’ona The dream of seeing a Solomon Islands footballer play in current Australia’s elite A-League may soon become a reality, as momentum builds around new partnerships and development pathways between Solomon Islands and Football Australia. Speaking to local journalists in Canberra earlier this month, Heather Garriock, Interim Chief…
The Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) has imposed an SBD$25,000 non-compliance penalty on a company that unlawfully imported 23 bottles of honey (500g each) and 17 boxes of salted eggs from China – a breach to the national biosecurity laws. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MAL) said,…
