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PM Wale reaffirms balanced Foreign Policy, strengthens ties with Japan

Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is advancing a more balanced and constructive foreign policy while reaffirming its strong and enduring relationship with Japan. The Prime Minister made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.

30 Jun 2026

Disaster
Vital medical supplies arrive in Gizo
A consignment of vital medical supplies dispatched on board the RSIPV Gizo arrived in Gizo, Western Province today. The supplies were critical to bolster medical operations in the impacted communities following last week’s Category 5 tropical cyclone Maila.
15 Apr 2026
Prime Minister Manele commends YECSI for empowering young entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has commended the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) for its continued efforts in empowering young entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for youth across the country.
16 Mar 2026
Rotaract Club of Honiara marks World Rotaract Week with community activities
By Anna Do’oro The Rotaract Club of Honiara is commemorating World Rotaract Week by highlighting its community projects, partnerships with other Rotary clubs, and the positive impact of youth-led initiatives across the country.
12 Mar 2026
Kolosori community donates items to family displaced by fire
By Mary Manelegua The Kolosori community in Isabel Province has donated personal items to victims displaced after their home was destroyed by fire in Bohi’o Settlement, West Maringe.
11 Mar 2026
Constitution
Bipartisan Task Force concludes three-day review of Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024
The National Government is pleased to announce that a bipartisan task force has been established to undertake a thorough review of the Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2024.
4 Mar 2026
Extractive Industry
TSI says extractive wealth must not come at the cost of our children
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is deeply concerned about mounting evidence linking extractive sector activities, particularly large-scale logging operations, with the exploitation of vulnerable women and children in rural communities across Solomon Islands.
26 Feb 2026
Pacific
Prime Minister Manele calls for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded in Honolulu.
26 Feb 2026
Maritime
Pacific Towing strengthens Honiara Port Harbour Towage Capability
Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million.
25 Feb 2026
Conservation
Small Grant proposal writing workshop empowers Pienuna community
By Chris Alex The Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature Pacific Solomon Islands Programme Office held a small grant proposal writing workshop for the Pienuna Community Association (PCA) on Ranonga island in the Western province.
25 Feb 2026
Health
Wale slams authorities for disregarding ‘copen’ as dangerous drug
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has slammed authorities for disregarding copen in the dangerous substance list as an amendment under the Dangerous Drug (Amendment) Bill 2025.
25 Feb 2026
SI-US Relations
Prime Minister heads to U.S. Investment Summit in Honolulu
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, is travelling to Honolulu, Hawai’i to attend the Pacific Islands–United States Investment Summit on 23–24 February 2026. The summit will provide an opportunity for Solomon Islands to engage with U.S.
20 Feb 2026
Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Manele welcomes Malaysian High Commissioner, signals new chapter in bilateral partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele received a courtesy visit from His Excellency Hamizan Hashim, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Papua New Guinea accredited to Solomon Islands.
19 Feb 2026
Foreign Affairs
High Commissioner Soaki pays courtesy call on Prime Minister Manele
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, in Honiara this morning.
20 Jan 2026
Music
Solomon Islands Artists Arrive in Fiji Ahead of Wan Fire Music Show
By Alfred Pagepitu Solomon Islands music sensation Sean Rii, also known as Richard Saeni, has arrived in Fiji ahead of his first-ever live performance in the country at the Wan Fire Music Show at Vodafone Arena in Suva this Saturday. Sean Rii will take the stage with his live band, D# Band.
27 Nov 2025
Education
Solomon Islands doctoral student knows the value of representation
In the first year of her doctoral research in Biomedical Science, Liana Sabetian understands the importance of representing her heritage nation—the Solomon Islands.
27 Nov 2025
Women
Solomon Islands launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
By Lachlan Eddie Solomon Islands launched the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign in Honiara yesterday. The launch brought together women and girls representatives from government ministries, non-government organizations, faith-based organizations, and development…
26 Nov 2025
Wale conveys condolences on passing of late Suidani
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has conveyed his condolences on the passing of former Malaita province premier Hon Daniel Suidani. The Opposition Leader said Malaita province has lost a son and a true leader.
22 Oct 2025
Malaita PG: Late Suidani is our former leader that unite us together through positive ways
The Malaita provincial government has released its statement confirming the passing of its former Premier and Provincial Member for ward 5 the late Hon. Daniel Suidani.
21 Oct 2025
Climate Change
PM Manele Launches Pacific Resilience Facility Capitalisation Memorandum at UNGA80
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.
24 Sept 2025