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ALL-CLEAR ISSUED FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS AFTER TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLATION

Honiara, 31 July 2025 – The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), through the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), has officially issued an ALL-CLEAR STATEMENT for the Solomon Islands as of 12:00 AM, Thursday 31st July 2025. This follows the Tsunami Advisory Cancellation announced by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) at 10:50 PM on Tuesday, […]

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Two suspects consuming beer in a moving vehicle find $200.00 each in Auki Magistrates’ Court

Photo courtesy of IslandSun Two suspects that have been arrested by Auki police recently were fined $200.00 each with a default of 20 days imprisonment in Auki Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Max Haniel gave the decision on 25 July 2025 after the duo was arrested and charged by Auki police for consuming alcohol in a moving

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Tsunami Waves Possible in Solomon Islands After Major Quake Near Russia

Honiara, 30 July 2025 – The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has issued a regional tsunami advisory following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. While a tsunami has not been confirmed to have reached Solomon Islands at this time, potential wave activity remains possible. Authorities are urging residents, especially in coastal and low-lying

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Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals at High-Level Political Forum 2025

Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 23 July 2025. The High-Level Political Forum is a platform to review the progress and challenges of implementing the

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PM Manele Meets Solomon Islanders in Auckland, Highlights NZ Support and National Development Priorities

Wednesday 30 July 2025, Auckland, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has met with Solomon Islanders living in and around Auckland as part of his official visit to New Zealand. The event, hosted by the Solomon Islands Auckland Wantoks Association at Mt. Eden War Memorial Hall, brought together around 150 Solomon Islanders, including

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Solomon Islands and Japan Sign Grant Agreement for Human Resource Development Scholarship

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, today signed a grant agreement with the Ambassador of Japan to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Higuchi Keiichi, for The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) under the Japanese Grant Aid. The Exchange of Notes and Signing Ceremony was held on 29th

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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

HONIARA, 29 July 2025 – Brian Lenga has been sworn in as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Government House, officiated by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu.With over 19 years of experience in international development program management, design,

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Solomon Islands and IFAD Launches US$20 Million AIM-N Project to Boost Food Security, Nutrition and Rural Income.

The Government of Solomon Islands and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) yesterday signed an agreement to partner on a US$20 million project to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and build resilience to climate change, directly benefiting more than 18,000 people over six years. The Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project is

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