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,…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Eliza Kukutu Pacific leaders have officially signed the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty, marking a historic step towards establishing the Pacific’s’ first international legal financing institution.
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.
By Eliza Kukutu The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is looking forward to having the issue of water raised and discussed at the upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
By Alfred Pagepitu All 18 member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have registered their delegations for the upcoming 54th Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed in a media press conference yesterday that 17 leaders will attend in person.
Honiara, Solomon Islands, 30 August 2025 – A Cabinet reshuffle saw two sitting Members of Parliament assume new ministerial portfolios today during a ceremony at Government House in Honiara. The swearing-in was officiated by Justice Rex Foukona in his capacity as the Acting Governor General.
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), has called for the creation of a new regional advocacy initiative – the Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism – to strengthen the Pacific’s voice on water security at all levels.
By ALFRED PAGEPITU The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is moving to replace the current Water Resources Act, which dates back to 1969, as it is no longer adequate to address the country’s water challenges.
Wednesday 27 August 2025, Honiara – The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region.
By Jimmy Nolan Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has called on the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to make effective use of the newly donated vehicles from Australia.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has urged Pacific Island nations to strengthen governance, embrace innovation, and build regional partnerships to secure a sustainable water future. Speaking at the opening of the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo in Honiara yesterday, Hon.
By Eliza Kukutu The 16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO, and the 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum is underway in Honiara following its official opening this morning at the Friendship Hall.
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Friday 22 August 2025, Honiara – The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has provided SBD 200,000 in support for the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25), which will be hosted by the Solomon…
By Alfred Pagepitu The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock , in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), launched the Agri-Business Incubation Centre (ABI) in Honiara yesterday.
