Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, His Excellency Takeshi Iwaya, in Tokyo yesterday.
By Mary Manelegua The 4th Grereo Festival 2025, has officially commenced in Honiara today. The event, themed “Rooted in Culture, Rising as One: Isabel Youth in Celebration,” aims to showcase the unique cultural heritage of Isabel Province through traditional performances, chants, and cultural…
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,…
By Mary Manelegua The Solomon Islands Deaf Association (SIDA) joined the global community yesterday in celebrating the International Day of Sign Languages.
By Eliza Kukutu As former Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai concludes her reign, she has pledged to continue serving as an ambassador for the country in whatever role or capacity she holds in the future.
New York, USA, Tuesday 23 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in his role as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, today launched the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Capitalisation Memorandum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 80th UN General Assembly.
The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), is holding a consultant training initiative to strengthen maritime security in the Solomon…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele who is also Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), welcomed Pacific Leaders to a special reception at The Sanctuary, Roosevelt Island, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Students from several schools in Honiara had the opportunity to visit the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) headquarters in Rove today. The visit was part of SIBC’s 73rd Anniversary celebration.
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo, Western Province The National Healthy Settings Conference was officially launched today in Gizo, Western Province under the theme: “Building Sustainable Healthy Settings in the Solomon Islands.” The week-long event brings together health professionals, government officials,…
By Eliza Kukutu Local baker and owner of “Louisa’s Home Bake”, Mrs. Louisa Fono, won the Chocolate Festival Cake Competition held yesterday at the Pacific Crown Hotel in Honiara.
By Eliza Kukutu Pacific Leaders have endorsed the Pacific Regional Labour Mobility Principles (PRLMP) at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) held in Honiara.
By Alfred Pagepitu Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto has called for stronger parliamentary oversight and more active political parties, as Solomon Islands commemorated the International Day of Democracy yesterday.
By Lachlan Eddie The Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Association (PNGSIA) celebrated PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary today at the Golf Club in Honiara.
Port Moresby, Tuesday 16 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, joined regional and international dignitaries in Port Moresby for the Anniversary Dinner on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations, hosted by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon.
Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, held bilateral discussions this week with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and solidarity.
By Alfred Pagepitu The High Court of Solomon Islands has formally welcomed its newest judge, Her Ladyship Justice Emma Ohukeni-Ma’aramo Garo, during a ceremonial sitting in Honiara today.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape MP, signed the amended Agreement Concerning the Administration on Special Areas (1980) and the MoU on Combined Surveillance of the Common Maritime Border.
By Ian Kaukui in Munda, Western province The communique for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting is now complete and is currently under embargo at the discretion of the leaders.
By Ian Kaukui in Noro Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this morning handed over 12 vehicles to the Western Provincial Government. The handover ceremony took place at the new finance complex in Noro.
