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The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), led by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, today conducted a Cabinet reshuffle affecting two key ministries amid growing speculation of a third motion of no confidence against the government. Under the reshuffle, Rexon Ramofafia, MP for Fataleka and former Minister for National Planning…
The Solomon Islands’ “I Dig a Dream” Theatre Performance group has wowed audiences at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a series of captivating performances blending culture and theatre to raise awareness about ocean conservation. The group’s electrifying show was the highlight of the Solomon Islands National Day…
Australia, AAP – A migrant farm worker was pressured by his boss to quit and return to his home country after getting a $700 hospital bill for a bleeding nose, only to be later diagnosed with a brain tumour. The young man’s story is one example of the “dire” living and…
The Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Harry Kuma, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to dedicated officials and Japanese friends for ensuring the Solomon Islands’ successful representation at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Speaking at a dinner to mark the Solomon Islands National Day, Minister Kuma commended the…
by Charley Piringi The Pacific Community (SPC), through its Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), launched a redesigned Pacific Ocean Portal, in Honiara last night. The digital platform was aimed at giving Pacific Island nations open, user-friendly access to actionable ocean data. The launch took place on…
by Charley Piringi The Pacific Community (SPC) is partnering with aquaculture research centres in Asia to develop new, climate-resilient strains of Kappaphycus (seaweed) for farming in the Pacific. The initiative, in collaboration with the Network of Aquaculture Centres in the Asia-Pacific (NACA) based in Thailand and the Philippines, aims to…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is preparing to roll out new training in travel management and hotel and restaurant reservations. Under the Solomon Islands–Australia partnership, this initiative has been developed to respond to a shortage of skilled personnel in the country’s growing tourism industry. Solomon Airlines, a key stakeholder…
The Maringe-Kokota Constituency Development Committee (CDC) has successfully completed the screening process for the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) applications and approved projects ahead of implementation. Held at Jejevo in Buala, Isabel Province, two weeks ago, the meeting brought together CDC members representing each ward within the constituency. This critical…
International partners joined U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock and LtCol Jeremy Smith, the Indo-Pacific Deputy Director for the Defense P.O.W./M.I.A. Accounting Agency (DPAA), at a repatriation ceremony for servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Guadalcanal Campaign, at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara on September 8, 2025. Solomon…
Lagomarsino Baules, the son of a pro-China Palauan senator, was arrested in Fiji during a major anti-drug operation amid growing concerns over Chinese-linked criminal networks expanding influence in the Pacific. Reported byEmanuel Stoakes and Bernadette Carreon/OCCRP Among the 10 people arrested in Fiji last week in a major anti-drug operation…
