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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,…
Solomon Islands Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale has congratulated Kurukuru for retaining the top spot as the Futsal Champions of the Pacific. Mr Wale said it is an achievement all Solomon Islanders should be proud of. He said the victory is a testament of commitment, hard work, perseverance and most…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), the first Pacific-led international financial institution, was highlighted by Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Hon. Jeremiah Manele, at a formal reception for Pacific Leaders in New York on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.…
