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𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘣𝘺, 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝟣𝟧 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟧 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, joined regional and international dignitaries in Port Moresby for the Anniversary Dinner on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations, hosted by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon. James Marape, at the iconic APEC Haus. Prime Minister Manele was […]

Solomon Islands today joined the rest of the world in celebrating the annual International Day of Democracy. This year’s celebration, held at the FOPA Village in East Honiara, carried the theme “Youth Voices, United Choices: Youth in Democratic Action.” Delivering the keynote address as Guest of Honour, the Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Fredrick Kologeto, MP,

Honiara, Solomon Islands, September 15, 2025 – On behalf of the Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU), I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) for their exceptional execution of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara and Noro

Port Moresby, Monday 15 September 2025 –  Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with the French Ambassador to the Pacific and Permanent Representative to the Pacific Community, Her Excellency Ms. Veronique Roger-Lacan, for bilateral talks on the margins of regional engagements in Port Moresby. The French Ambassador congratulated Prime Minister Manele on Solomon Islands’ successful

Honiara, Solomon Islands — The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has confirmed significant progress on the construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport, a key component of the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). According to MCA, 90 percent of construction materials are now on site, with overall

The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) recently led a successful mission to Brisbane, Australia, to explore partnership opportunities with Applied Nutrition Pty Ltd, a leading manufacturer of livestock feed premixes and nutritional supplements. Led by CEMA Director Mr. Simon Chottu and Board Director Mr. Joseph Huta, the visit aimed to identify areas of collaboration that

14 September 2025 Honiara — The President of New Caledonia, H.E. Alcide Ponga, today visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters while in Honiara for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. President Ponga was welcomed by Acting FFA Director-General Dr. Pio Manoa, who provided a briefing on FFA’s work before leading a

Honiara, Sunday 14 September 2025 –  Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele arrived in Port Moresby this afternoon at the invitation of Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, to join Pacific Leaders, and the Government and people of Papua New Guinea in celebrating the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The official celebrations will be held

As discussion around foreign influence in the Pacific grows louder, recent media coverage has caused debate on how the region’s partnerships are being portrayed internationally. A recent editorial in The Australian has drawn particular attention for its framing of China’s role in Solomon Islands, prompting reflection from regional commentators on the importance of balance and

Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ strong commitment to Melanesian solidarity during a bilateral meeting with the Acting Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Ilan Kiloe. The Acting Director General congratulated Prime Minister Manele for successfully hosting the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and assured him of MSG’s