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PIF leaders agrees to revitalize engagements with US

By Alfred Pagepitu Pacific Islands Forum leaders have agreed to revitalize engagements with the United States on nuclear legacy issues and the continuation of annual payments under the U.S. Tuna Treaty.

17 Sept 2025

Pacific
Pacific Island Leaders’ spouses visit National Art Gallery
As part of the official program for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54), the spouses of Pacific Island leaders, accompanied by Madam Joycelyn Manele, visited the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery today. They were accompanied on a tour by French Polynesian President Hon.
8 Sept 2025
Pacific
52 Toyota vehicles to boost transportation needs of PIF officials
The Solomon Islands Government today purchased 52 brand-new Toyota vehicles from local dealership, Ela Motors Solomon Islands, to support transportation needs during the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Honiara and at the Leaders retreat in Noro.
3 Sept 2025
Government
PM MANELE CLARIFIES DEFERMENT OF POST-FORUM DIALOGUE
By Alfred Pagepitu Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has clarified that Solomon Islands has not excluded any of the 21 Post-Forum dialogue partners from the upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara.
8 Aug 2025
Government
PRC ASSISTS SIG WITH USD 1 MILLION TOWARDS HOSTING OF 54TH PIF LEADERS MEETING
In a demonstration of genuine friendship, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has once again stepped in to assist the Solomon Islands Government with funding of USD 1 million towards the hosting of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in September this year.
12 Jun 2025
Pacific
PM Manele says lack of scientific report on Fukushima nuclear water discharge creates uncertainty for Pacific countries
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the Pacific region’s reliance on the ocean and absence of national and regional scientific capacity to understand the implications of the Fukushima treated nuclear water discharge creates uncertainty.
19 Jul 2024
Pacific
Hayashi: Japan-Pacific bond built through mutual trust
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan At the opening of the 10th Pacific Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in Tokyo Japan, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the enduring bond between Japan and the Pacific region is built through mutual trust and support.
17 Jul 2024
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
PM MANELE ACKNOWLEDGED PIF’S OBSERVER ROLE IN THE RECENT JOINT ELECTIONS
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP has acknowledged Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIF) for being part of the international observers group during the recent joint Provincial and National General Elections.
11 Jun 2024
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Foreign Minister Manele addresses Plenary of the PACP Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga on the new OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement (SAMOA agreement)
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, commenced Day Two of his official engagements at the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, with the meeting session of the Pacific- Organization of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (PACP) Leaders in Rarotonga,…
9 Nov 2023
U.S and China urged not to bring their rivalry to the Pacific
Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has launched a broadside against the United States and China, urging them not to bring adversarial competition to the Pacific stating the Pacific is a ‘region of collaboration’ not for competition.
6 Nov 2023
PM accorded with GOH on arrival in Fiji
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP, was accorded a guard of honor at his arrival lastnight- Thursday- at the Nadi International airport. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare is in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat which starts today- Friday.
24 Feb 2023
Government
PIF Foreign Ministers endorse recommendation for advisory opinion to protect rights of generations
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers have endorsed the recommendation for PIF Leaders to call on the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) for a resolution requesting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to provide an advisory opinion on the obligations of states under international…
13 Jul 2022
Breaking News
Micronesian countries decision to quit PIF undermines Pacific Diplomacy
The decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum by the five Micronesian countries could potentially undermine Padific diplomacy. Director of the Center of Pacific Islands Studies at the Manoa University, Hawaii, Dr. Tarcicus Kabutalaka told a 531pi radio interview.
15 Feb 2021
Breaking News
FIVE MICRONESIA STATES AGREED TO QUIT PIF
The five Micronesian member states of the Pacific Island Forum decided to quit their membership in PIF. This was in response to the organisation’s appointment of a Cook Islander as the new Secretary General last week.
9 Feb 2021
Breaking News
PIF set to virtually appoint its new Secretary General tomorrow
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) retreat for Pacific leaders is set for tomorrow via zoom to appoint a new PIF Secretary General. This was after the current Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor’s tenure lapsed last year.
2 Feb 2021
Government
Prime Minister Houenipwela arrives in Nauru for PIF meeting
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has arrived in Nauru over the weekend for the 49th Pacific Islands Forum, PIF, meeting. A Government statement said most Pacific island Leaders have also arrived in Nauru over the weekend ahead of today’s official opening.
3 Sept 2018
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
Honiara City
PIDF STARTS IN HONIARA TUESDAY THIS WEEK
The Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Leaders Summit will be held in Honiara Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Thirteen Charter member leaders and more than 40 countries around the world will be participating in the forum.
10 Jul 2016
Development
TASK FORCE ON PIDF HELD FIRST MEETING
Solomon Islands National Taskforce for the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Pacific Blue Economy Conference to be staged in Honiara this year has held its first joint meeting with the PIDF. The Prime Minister’s Media office reports, PIDF Deputy Secretary General, Mr.
1 May 2016
Police
RSIPF ACKNOWLEDGED ITS INPUT IN 12th ECM
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged its contribution in the 12th Enhanced Consultation Mechanism (ECM). Held in Honiara last week, the meeting reviewed RAMSI’s activities and performance over the past year.
18 Apr 2016