Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the importance of strategic partnerships in supporting Solomon Islands’ national development, as 50 new community infrastructure projects were unveiled under the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnership Programme.
By Ian Kaukui The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Paul Bosawai, and Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr. Lucas de Toca, visited the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in East Honiara today to witness the ongoing progress of the health facility construction project.
Taking a step toward enhancing education infrastructure in Solomon Islands, Lambi Community High School celebrated the official handover of its newly constructed double-story classroom building.
As Solomon Islands’ nambawan education partner, Australia will provide a record-breaking 100 new Australia Awards to Solomon Islands over the next 12 months.
The Minister for Health and Medical Services, the Hon Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, HE Rod Hilton today launched a fully equipped provincial biomolecular laboratory at Lata Provincial Hospital in Temotu Province.
Specialist explosive ordnance disposal teams and supporting air assets have started to arrive in Solomon Islands this week ahead of Operation Render Safe 2024.
The eagerly awaited Honiara Central Market extension opened today with a large undercover space and stalls for 100 vendors. The 10 million Solomon Islands dollar project was handed over late yesterday afternoon by Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Mr Rod Hilton, to Honiara Deputy City…
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, will arrive in Honiara today to meet with the newly elected Solomon Islands Government. Minister Wong will meet with Prime Minister Hon Jeremiah Manele, Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka and other Solomon Islands Government Ministers, to…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has recommended an urgent review of the 29 years old Australia-Solomon Islands Development Cooperation Framework, which is now outdated and struggles to address the new realities experienced by the two countries.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has highlighted the value of Australia’s Pacific Labour Mobility scheme as an important source of revenue for Solomon Islands during his meeting with the visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles today (May21).
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, has announced Australia’s support to boost Solomon Islands’ security and economy with a new Border Management System, delivered through a Pacific trilateral partnership between Australia, Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
The official ballot papers for the 2024 Joint Election are printed and have now arrived in the country on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. The ballot papers totaling a record of 1 million, cater to voter numbers in a Joint Election, where Solomon Islands voters will now vote for members of the National…
Australia is pleased to hand over critical information and communications technology equipment to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to carry out its mandate to deliver an independent, fair and effective prosecution service.
Australia’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rodney John Hilton has paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare this week. H.E Hilton used the occasion to properly introduce himself and his partner.
A total of 84 people completed their Pre-Departure Briefing last week as the number of workers recruited under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme continues to increase.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare used the occasion to commemorate Australia’s National Day on Thursday to highlight and acknowledge a number of key developments in which Australia assisted the country with.