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Solomon Islands, represented by Foreign Affairs Minister, Peter Shanel Agovaka, participated in the High-Level Summit of the Group of Seven Plus (g7+) during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The summit was co-hosted by Solomon Islands alongside Sierra Leone, Burundi, Liberia, Democratic Republic…
Construction of key bridges in Malaita Province is advancing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), these transformative investments are designed to enhance transport connectivity and strengthen climate resilience and safety across…
Chinese police are training local officers on how to deal with different drug-related crimes. The training comes in the wake of drug-related arrests police made in Honiara in recent times. “The training focused on strengthening the practical capabilities of RSIPF officers in anti-narcotics operations,” a statement police issued today said.…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the figures revealed in relation to maternity and infant deaths and low immunization rates for children are very alarming. In a statement today, Wale said it is totally inexcusable and he is demanding swift government intervention to respond to these problems. Wale was responding…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka (MP) highlighted the Solomon Islands’ commitment to strengthening its bilateral partnership with India during the Forum for India-Pacific Island Countries (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister Agovaka…
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,…
