New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Minister of Defence Ron Mark today announced a package of support to the Solomon Islands Government ahead of the National General Elections next month.
Australia and Solomon Islands have confirmed their commitment to ensure that Solomon Islanders have access to high quality trained doctors. Last week, more than 45 representatives from peak Australian medical and development organisations gathered with senior Government officials in Honiara to…
Commentary By Ruth Liloqula, Chair of Transparency Solomon Islands Without an effective national plan and leadership, abundant external aid undermines domestic governance Transparency Solomon Islands commends development partners and donors who are trying to ensure their funding assistance have an…
Japan has promised more development assistance to the Solomon Islands next year. Speaking at the Bloody Ridge National Park declaration yesterday, Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Kenichi Kimiya said Japan is committed to Solomon Islands’ development.
Save the Children Solomon Islands is funding a sanitation building project for Afufu Community High School in Malaita province. School Board Chair Timothy Talui says proper water and sanitation is among top priorities for Afufu school this year.
Australian Government expects to provide AUD$32 million for Solomon Islands Government over the next four years. The Australian High Commissioner Mr Andrew Byrne confirmed this during his opening remarks at the ‘Great Debate’ event this week in Honiara.
Australia has identified gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls as a priority of its aid program in the Solomon Islands. First Secretary for Gender from the Australian High Commission Sarah Kernot made the statement during yesterday’s announcement of Australia’s ‘Safe Families’…
A research fellow from an Australian University says there has been no effect in transforming Solomon Islands into a well-governed state, despite having been given so much aid.
Solomon Islands remains the third largest recipient of Australian aid globally, according to the Australian Government 2015-16 Budget. Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne confirms, despite a reduction in Australia’s global aid budget, the budget for Solomon Islands remains unchanged at…
Solomon Islands is one of the most aid-dependent countries in the region and probably in the world, Leader of the Opposition Honorable Jeremiah Manele highlighted during his sine die speech in Parliament recently.
