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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

Opposition Leader acknowledges US Delegation visit
THE Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has welcomed the US’ desire to respond more effectively to the needs of Solomon Islanders through cooperation. Hon. Wale said this posture of working together with everyday Solomon Islanders is one that the nation needs.
22 Mar 2023
COVID-19 Vaccine
Solomon Islands receives critical health support from United States for on-going battle against COVID-19
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Defense, handed over essential medical supplies, together with more critical COVID-19 vaccines, to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in Solomon Islands…
17 Aug 2022
Honiara City
World War II carrier wreckage found
Researchers have discovered the wreckage of World War two aircraft carrier USS Hornet inside Solomon Island waters. Allen’s Vulcan research organization set up by the late billionaire Paul Allen, has been in the country for the past months scanning the waters of the country, launching their initial…
15 Feb 2019
Government
President Trump congratulates Solomon Islands
President Donald Trump sends the United States of America’s congratulatory message on Solomon Islands national day. Sent through the US Embassy in Papua New Guinea, President Trump said, on behalf of the people of the United States of America, he extends best wishes to the nation of Solomon Islands…
1 Jul 2018
Immigration
US visa lottery for Solomon Islanders reopens tomorrow
Solomon Islanders interested in immigrating to the United States have a chance to secure a visa through a lottery program that will begin accepting applications tomorrow. The U.S.
18 Oct 2017
Government
Solomon Islands US ambassador meets President Trump
The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United States of America Robert Sisilo has met US president Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend. Wearing a traditional Solomon Islands’ shell money necklace, Mr Sisilo handed his credentials to President Trump in front of the President’s desk in…
25 Jul 2017
Olympics
Solomon Islands students to attend US global robotics competition
Solomon Islands students will participate for the first in a global robotics competition in Washington DC July this year. A team of four students from the Woodford International School will compete with students from more than 160 nations in the event.
9 Jun 2017
International Awards/Recognitions
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF COURAGE
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is now accepting nominations for the Secretary’s award of the International Woman of Courage. A statement from the U.S. Embassy said each year, the U.S. Secretary of State presents one exceptional woman with the Secretary’s Award for International Woman of Courage.
25 Oct 2016
Climate Change
10 MALAITA COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT FROM USAID PROJECT
Ten communities in Malaita province will benefit from the USAID Coastal Community Adaptation Project. The project was officially launched at Lilisiana community near Auki Thursday this week.
22 Oct 2016
Healthcare
JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL EXPERTS HERE TO INSPIRE DOCTORS
Medical education, curriculum development and inspiring young medical practitioners are among key objectives for a visiting team of medical experts from the Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
27 Sept 2016
Hawaii
10th PICL CONCLUDED WITH 15 POINTS OUTCOME RESOLUTION
The 10th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL) held in Honolulu, Hawaii was concluded with the signing of a 15 points outcome resolution. A Government statement reports, Pacific Leaders have agreed to welcome the foreign policy re-balance by the Obama Administration towards the Asia Pacific,…
7 Sept 2016
Government
PACIFIC COMMUNITY URGED TO EXPLORE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Current Chair of the 10th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders’ Meeting (PICLM), Prime Minister Peter O’Neill of Papua New Guinea has urged the Pacific Community to explore the ‘great opportunities’ at hand in the ‘Pacific Century.’ The PICLM Chair made the plea when speaking at a dinner hosted by…
1 Sept 2016
Conservation
PM TO HAWAII ON IUCN CONGRESS
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Photo credit: OPMC. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has today left the country to attend the World Conservation Congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Honolulu, Hawaii.
29 Aug 2016
Climate Change
U.S. AMBASSADOR ON CLIMATE CHANGE
The U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea Her Excellency Catherine Ebert-Grey said US President Barak Obama believes climate change is the biggest risk globally, therefore, pledge to continue investing in different climate change initiatives.
26 Apr 2016
Diplomacy
NEW U.S. AMBASSADOR PRESENTED CREDENTIALS
United States Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray has presented her credentials to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui, at the Government House yesterday. The U.S.
16 Apr 2016
FFA
FFA MEMBERS MIGHT DISCUSS RENEGOTIATION WITH USA
The Forum Fisheries Agency Director-General, James Movick says FFA members might discuss renegotiating terms with the US to resume fishing this year. Movick says this ahead of an FFA members series of meetings in Fiji this week.
9 Feb 2016
Government
DCCG COMMITTED TO BLOODY RIDGE PROJECT
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to ensuring the proposed United States ‘Bloody Ridge Project’ is successfully implemented.
14 Jan 2016
Police
US DONATED EQUIPMENT FOR UXO RECOVERY WORK
The U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Walter North has donated equipment valued at about $200,000 Solomon Islands for use in unexploded ordnance (UXO) recovery. A statement from the U.S.
22 Nov 2015
Entertainment
CHRISTAFARI TO HONIARA IN OCTOBER
American gospel reggae artist of all-time, Christafari will perform live in Honiara on 28 October this year. Tour details posted online via REVERBNATION.com says the band will perform live at the Rove police field, West Honiara. It says gates will open at 2 pm while the band will perform at 5.30pm.
16 Aug 2015