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by Transform Aqorau The leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from 8-12 September 2025 for the 54th annual summit of the region’s premier political body. This year’s meeting carries extra significance: it is the first time in decades that Solomon Islands has hosted the Forum. …
by Georgina Maka’a Newly-installed Finance and Treasury minister Trevor Manemahaga says the decision to revoke the earlier suspension on the use of Sufferance Wharves came from Cabinet. In a statement the Prime Minister’s Office issued today in the wake of the Sufferance Wharves uproar, Manemahaga said the Cabinet directive was…
by Ronald Toito’ona Leaders of the Smaller Island States (SIS) convened in Honiara today ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, reaffirming their unity and commitment to advancing the priorities of the region’s most vulnerable members. Outgoing SIS Chair, President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia,…
by Georgina Maka’a Government has revoked a decision to suspend the use of sufferance wharves in the country after it removed Harry Kuma from the Ministry of Finance last weekend. Kuma directed the acting Comptroller of Customs, John Lagi, on 21 August 2025, to suspend all unloading activities of imported…
By Charley Piringi A three-day Regional Media Workshop held ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) concluded today in Honiara, with a commitment to make the training an annual event. In his closing remarks, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa reaffirmed the Forum’s support for strengthening…
by Georgina Maka’a Harry Kuma, who lost the Finance ministry portfolio in last weekend’s sudden cabinet reshuffle, was reportedly shocked and unhappy at the decision. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele swapped Kuma with Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, who was Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration then. “Kuma was never given an…
Decking: When COVID-19 struck Solomon Islands in 2020, it sent shockwaves through an already fragile economy, cutting off trade, tourism, and jobs. In response, the Sogavare-led DCGA government turned to what it believed could drive a quick economic recovery: mining. Key Points– Siruka nickel mine approved under “fast-tracking policy,” sparking…
Local and regional journalists preparing to cover next week’s Pacific Island Leaders Meeting in Honiara are encouraged to continue telling the stories of the Pacific, ensuring regional decisions are meaningful and accessible to all Pacific peoples. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the encouragement when he opened the Regional Media Workshop in…
Honiara is ready to welcome regional leaders for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) next week, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, the Prime Minister said preparations are well advanced for the event, which will be held under the theme “Iumi Tugeda:…
by Georgina Makaa Youth leaders from the Central Guadalcanal Constituency have acknowledged Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) as their gold sponsor and major contributor to the upcoming Central Guadalcanal Communities for Sustainability: Eco-Tourism and Green Development Fair, set to run from September 9 to 12 in Honiara. The Fair, organized…
