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Foreign Relations

Indonesian Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on PM Sogavare

Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare this morning met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E Ms Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi. “Welcome to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

7 Sept 2022

Diplomacy
Kenilorea slams PM’s response to Australia’s offer to fund elections next year
CHAIRMAN of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee Hon Peter Kenilorea Junior has slammed the Prime Minister’s response to Australia’s offer to fund the National General Elections next year.
7 Sept 2022
Civil Society
Pacific Leaders call on UNGA for ICJ advisory opinion on climate change
For the first time, Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders have called on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a result of an ongoing campaign led by the Government of Vanuatu and supported by a global…
19 Jul 2022
Breaking News
About 50 passengers turned back in Port Vila, flight cancelled
An Air Vanuatu repatriation flight enroute for Honiara from Port Vila, Vanuatu yesterday was cancelled as most of about 50 returning passengers to Solomon Islands have not received their full Covid-19 vaccination.
5 Nov 2021
Breaking News
NRH doctors not walking out for good: Dr Malefoasi
Doctors working at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) who reportedly walked out from official duties are coming back to work. This is according to the NRH Chief Executive Dr George Malefoasi who said the doctors are not walking out for good but decide to stay out of work.
25 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Wale disappointed with Asilaua’s comments
Leader of Opposition and MP for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale says Elijah Asilaua’s comments in SIBC’s recent interview is insinuating Opposition’s involvement in the current Malaita provincial government political stand-off. “I am deeply disappointed with the comments made by Hon.
19 Sept 2021
Breaking News
High possibility of Beche-de-mer smuggling in common border: Honiwala
There is a high possibility that people from Bougainville will try to smuggle beche-de-mer (BDM) into the country, says the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) director Edward Honiwala.
17 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Police Chief urges mini fuel depot owners to consider safety first
Commissioner of Police Mostyn Mangau appeals to mini fuel depot owners to consider safety as a paramount responsibility. The Police Commissioner issued this statement after a mini fuel depot owner lost her life as a result of severe burns on her body.
10 Sept 2021
Development
SBD$6.7m for 11kV Transmission Line Project to 141 homes in Central Guadalcanal
The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) and Solomon Power today signed a SBD$6.7 million agreement for the construction of an 11kV Transmission Line Project that will see 141 homes in Central Guadalcanal have access to electricity.
8 Sept 2021
Conferences
Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well regionally
Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well in the regional Pacific Islands and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) compared to other Pacific Islands countries.
6 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Sixth Education conference opens in Gizo
A weeklong National education conference opens at Gizo, Western Province today. The education conference brings together heads of education authorities in the country to discuss ways forward for education in the country.
6 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Japan provides SBD$29 million for Honiara Street Lights and Geology Laboratory
The Government of Japan today signed an Exchange of Notes with the Government of Solomon Islands for a grant aid of SBD$29 million that will go towards a Geology Laboratory and Solar Street Lights for Honiara city.
25 Aug 2021
Agriculture
Banana Festival sets for next weekend
The Makira Banana Festival is set for next weekend, confirms Chairlady of the local organising committee, Mrs. Aukeni Mamau. Kokana Village in Central Makira will play host to the three-day festival from 11-13 October 2019. Chairlady, Mrs.
2 Oct 2019