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OFFICIAL OPENING OF PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM LEADERS MEETING SET FOR TOMORROW

Photo courtesy of PIFLM Media Honiara, Sunday 7 September 2025 – The official opening of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) will take place tomorrow, Monday 8 September 2025, at the National Stadium, Sports City, Honiara, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The ceremony will be open to the public, with seating available in the […]

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Special Service Marks Start of Pacific Islands Forum Week

Honiara, Sunday 7 September 2025 – A special service was held this afternoon at St Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara to mark the start of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (54PIFLM). The service brought together Forum Leaders, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, government ministers, parliamentarians, senior officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and invited

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05 PB Gizo in Noro to support the police operation in Western Province for the PIFL retreat next week

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Patrol Boat (PB) 05 Gizo is in Noro, Western Province, to support the Pacific Island Forum Leaders (PIFL) police operation for the retreat in Noro next week. The RSIPV will provide security support in the Western waters and collaborate with other speed crafts assigned to the operation ahead

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Solomon Islands Celebrates Indigenous Maritime Knowledge with Tepuke Voyage

Photo courtesy of Vaka Valo Association and Tepuke via Facebook The arrival of the traditional voyaging canoe Tepuke in Foxwood, Guadalcanal Province on the 6th September 2025 after a six days voyage, has become more than just a maritime milestone, it is a proud testament to the people of Temotu province and Solomon Islands Government’s

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Police step up security in Noro and Munda ahead of PIFLM retreat next week

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is stepping up its security arrangement in Noro and Munda ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) retreat in Noro next week. Operation Commander in Western Province, Supervising Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mr. Mathias Lenialu said police continue to boost their high visibility, cleanup campaign, and

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PRIME MINISTER THANKS BUSINESSES AND PARTNERS FOR SUPPORT

Honiara, Friday 5 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has thanked private sector companies, bilateral and multilateral partners, and Solomon Islanders supporting preparations and hosting of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM). Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the Prime Minister acknowledged the contributions of Solomon Telekom, RICOH Printing, South

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PACIFIC VOYAGERS EMBODY UNITY AND CULTURAL PRIDE, SAYS PRIME MINISTER

Honiara, Friday 5 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has highlighted the symbolic journey of the Uto ni Yalo from Fiji and Solomon Islands’ Tepuke canoe as a representation of Pacific unity and cultural pride. At Wednesday’s press conference, the Prime Minister noted that the two vakas met in Lata and are now

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China Donates SBD $150,000 to Support RSIPF Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum Security Operations

The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) is pleased to acknowledge a generous donation of SBD$150,000 from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Honiara. The donation was formally received by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ms. Karen Galokale, on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025. The funds are specifically

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More Pacific Leaders Arrive in Honiara for 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Honiara, Solomon Islands – More Pacific leaders have arrived in Honiara ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which officially begins tomorrow. This morning, Solomon Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, welcomed several high-level delegations. Among those arriving were: • His Excellency Taneti Maamau, President of Kiribati

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Police arrests 18 suspects in Noro and Munda on Friday night

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Noro have arrested 18 suspects during an operation mounted on Friday night. Operation Commander in Western Province, Supervising Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mr. Mathias Lenialu said the suspects had been arrested during foot beat patrol and mobile patrol in Noro and Munda. Commander Lenialu said

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