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The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), together with private sector representatives, joined the first-ever EU–Pacific Business Forum held in Nadi, Fiji, from 4–5 September 2025. The Forum brought together high-level policymakers, investors, development partners, and private sector leaders from across the Pacific and the European Union to deliberate on strengthening economic ties, […]

Honiara, Wednesday 10 September 2025 –  Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, today met with the Prime Minister of Australia, Honourable Anthony Albanese, on the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara. Prime Minister Manele welcomed Prime Minister Albanese, noting it was his first visit to Solomon Islands. He

Wednesday 10 September, Honiara – The Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is on again targeting women in executive and senior management roles with the aim to support women to build confidence, expand their skills and knowledge of business operations, and establish networks with other women in senior positions. Hosted by the Women

Honiara, Wednesday 10 September 2025 – Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, met with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Hon. Mark Brown, this morning on the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss regional priorities, bilateral relations, and key

10/09/2025 Work on the China-aid Auki Road Rehabilitation Project is steadily progressing, with major reinforced road structures completed. The contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Cooperation (CCECC) first constructs a new retaining wall on the cliffside stretch adjacent to Auki Solomon Power Road leading to Dukwasi. This road has long been regarded as hazardous for road

The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has officially launched the Iumi Wan Festival, a five-day cultural celebration running from September 9–13 at the SINU Village in East Honiara. The festival is being held alongside the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, which is taking place in Honiara from September

Auki, Malaita Province — A major safety upgrade has been completed on the cliff side section of Solomon Power Road leading to Dukwasi as part of the China-Aid Auki Road Project. The stretch had long been considered hazardous due to landslides and soil erosion, posing risks to both motorists and pedestrians. After more than three

Honiara, Solomon Islands — On September 9, 2025, the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) joined regional private sector chambers and organizations in presenting key business concerns before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders. The joint presentation highlighted the pressing issues and challenges faced by businesses across the Pacific, urging governments to show stronger

Honiara, Solomon Islands — Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele will deliver the keynote address at a High-Level Symposium to be held this Friday, 12 September 2025, at the Aquatic Centre, Sport City Complex, in Honiara. The event, organized by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in collaboration with the Pasifika Communities University (PCU), is a

Honiara, Solomon Islands — A local Solomon Islands activist for the Free West Papua campaign has alleged that the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) called him twice and he was advised that anyone raising the Morning Star flag during the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meetings in Honiara could face arrest. The activist, Ben Didiomea,