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Fijian Community in Solomon Islands celebrate Fiji Day

A second-generation Fijian living in the Solomon Islands, Tamana Kativerata, is encouraging young Fijians and those with Fijian ties in the country to remain engaged with the Solomon Islands Fijian Community, as only a few of the original families remain. Mr.

11 Oct 2025

Government
Solomon Islands Congratulates Fiji on 55th Independence Anniversary
The Government on behalf of the people of Solomon Islands extend warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji as they celebrate their 55th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister Hon.
11 Oct 2025
Government
Solomon Islands and Fiji Strengthen Security Ties with New Agreement
Solomon Islands and Fiji have signed a new security agreement today, aimed at strengthening cooperation and promoting regional stability. The agreement was formalized at the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara by Prime Minister Hon.
9 Sept 2025
Government
Soft Launch of Solomon Islands High Commission Chancery in Suva, Fiji
Wednesday 25 June 2025 —This week marked the beginning of operations with the soft launch of the Solomon Islands High Commission Chancery in Suva, Fiji — a significant step towards further consolidating and deepening existing relations between Solomon Islands and Fiji.
25 Jun 2025
Pacific
PM Sogavare congratulates Fiji on its 53rd Independence Anniversary
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP has congratulated the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji on the occasion of their 53rd Independence Anniversary.
12 Oct 2023
Culture
Prime Minister Sogavare pays Tribute to the Legacy of Fijians and the Gift of Solomon Islands National Anthem
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare was the Chief guest at the launching of the ‘Fiji Day’ week of Celebrations on Monday 9th October at the Friendship Hall at Panatina, where he paid respect to the Fijians who have contributed to Solomon Islands development.
10 Oct 2023
Foreign Relations
Minister Manele meets with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Jeremiah Manele held a bilateral meeting with the Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Hon Manoa Kamikamica on 15 September, in Suva, Fiji.
20 Sept 2023
Education
Solomon Islands student journalists scoop prestigious awards
Solomon Islands Journalism students at the University of the South Pacific have wrapped up the 2018 academic year scooping half of the prestigious prizes presented during last Friday night’s Journalism Student Awards Night at Laucala campus, Fiji.
21 Oct 2018
FIFA
Solomons through to first ever FIFA World Cup
With a straight undefeated run, the Solomon Islands Under-16 team are through to their first-ever FIFA World Cup after defeating Fiji with a 3-1 win today to secure a spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru next year. Today’s actions not only opened the door to the world cup but also sets another
19 Sept 2018
Exports
Deal to export fish to Fiji in the works
Solomon Islands is close to reaching an agreement on fresh fish export to Fiji. Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration William Marau said his ministry will help a local company build its capacity over time to meet Fiji’s monthly demand of 10 tonnes.
11 Apr 2018
Leadership
MSG LEADERS HAVE GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Chair, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare says leaders of MSG countries have a ‘greater’ responsibility to ensure their decisions have positive impacts on the lives of their citizens.
18 Jan 2017
Music
FIJI’s TOP MUSICIAN VISITS HONIARA ON BUSINESS TRIP
One of Fiji’s top musicians and singer, Tuverea Tuamoto was in the country on a short business trip. The lead vocalist for Fiji’s Nasio Domoni band who also featured Solomon Islands’ artist Young Devie in few of their songs, told SIBC News his band is planning to visit Solomon Islands in the…
22 Oct 2016
Domestic Violence
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE TOOK PART IN REGIONAL MEETING
Family Support Centre has successfully participated in the 7th Regional Meeting of Pacific Women Network against Violence against Women in Fiji. Director of Family Support Center Ms.
4 Oct 2016
CBSI
THOUSANDS TO ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES BY 2020
By 2020, 300,000 Solomon Islanders should have access to financial services including commercial banks and semi-formal financial services in the country. This was according to Mrs. Caroline Kanoko, Manager of the National Financial Inclusion Unit at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI).
19 Sept 2016
CBSI
CBSI GEARS UP FOR GLOBAL POLICY FORUM
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) gears up to attend the Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Nadi, Fiji early next month. The Forum focuses on the development and improvement of national financial inclusion strategies and policies and is used as a platform for senior…
29 Aug 2016
Climate Change
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARISH AGREEMENT DOMINATED SUVA TALKS
Implementation of the Parish Agreement on Climate Change has been the centre of discussions by foreign leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva, Fiji.
23 Aug 2016
Foreign Relations
TOZAKA PRESENTED RAMSI REPORT AT FOREIGN LEADERS MEETING
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Milner Tozaka has presented a report on the work of RAMSI in Solomon Islands during the Pacific Islands Foreign Leaders meeting in Suva, Fiji last week.
18 Aug 2016
Government
MSG LEADERS DEFERRED TALKS ON WEST PAPUA’s MSG APPLICATION
Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders have ‘deferred’ deliberations on the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application for full membership, a decision attributed to legal wording issues. MSG Chair, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced late this evening. Mr.
14 Jul 2016
Government
OUTGOING PIDF CHAIR CONFIDENT IN NEW CHAIR
Fijian Prime Minister and outgoing Pacific Development Forum Chair, Voreqe Bainimarama has expressed confidence in Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s Leadership role in the Pacific Islands Development Forum PIDF.
14 Jul 2016
OFC
SOLO DOWN 0-1 TO FIJI
And in Sports, the Solomon Islands National Men’s Team went down by a goal to nil in their Group B encounter with neighbouring Fiji at the 2016 OFC Nations Cup in Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium last night. Fiji’s winning and the only goal came from Captain Roy Krishna from his conversion of a
2 Jun 2016