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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, met with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. The meeting took place […]

Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has announced a bold and transformative policy shift regarding the management of mineral revenue—a topic currently generating widespread national debate. Under the current legal framework set out in the Mines and Minerals Act, mineral royalties are deposited into a special account managed by the Central Bank of Solomon

The Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Hon. Franklyn Wasi, held productive bilateral discussions with senior officials from Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), during the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in

Port Vila, Vanuatu – A high-level delegation from the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) recently visited the Vanuatu Correctional Services in Port Vila for a week-long study tour aimed at deepening collaboration in the justice sector between the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. The delegation, led by CSSI Commissioner Mactus Forau, comprised eight members including senior

Fiu Bridge, located approximately 6 km from Malaita’s provincial capital, Auki, was reopened to traffic last night following emergency repair works. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation management has expressed regret over the incident and has committed resources to repairing the damaged sections and implementing further upgrades to enhance the structure’s integrity. In response to the

Group photo of Guadalcanal Youth participants, organizers and Hon. Jimmy Saea, Minister for Youth, Women, and Sports. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands – The Honorable Jimmy Saea, Minister of Youth, Women and Sports for Guadalcanal Province, officially opened the 2025 Youth Leadership and Governance Workshop today in a powerful address that underscored the vital role of young

𝟐𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Students from South Guadalcanal in Guadalcanal Province will now have the opportunity to study at their own pace, in their own time, and within their own communities. This milestone follows the successful signing of an educational Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the South Guadalcanal Constituency and the Solomon Islands National University (SINU)

2025 marks a pivotal year for deepening cooperation between China and the Pacific Island nations. Organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association and hosted by Global Times, the 2025 Pacific Island Countries “China Through My Lens” Video Competition is now calling for outstanding short video entries from the Pacific Island nations region. This initiative aims

The New Zealand High Commissioner and team recently embarked on a memorable two-day visit to Malaita, Solomon Islands, a trip filled with meaningful dialogue, strengthened partnerships, and inspiring visions for the future. The journey began in Auki, where the team met with World Vision to exchange insights and reaffirm their shared commitment to community-led development.

STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER THIRTEEN ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 4:00PM THIS AFTERNOON ON THURSDAY, 29TH MAY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS CURRENT FOR WATERS OF RENNELL/BELLONA AND TEMOTU PROVINCES.    SITUATION: A GENERAL EASTERLY TRADE WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. EXPECT EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS TO REACH 20 TO