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Manele Reaffirms SI’s Commitment to Melanesian Unity and Regional Strength

Tuesday 24 June 2025 —In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the global stage. The challenges of trade tensions, climate change, and geopolitical pressures require our unity now more than ever. Reflecting […]

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Solomon Islands National Museum Staff Contribute to Major Gallery Reopening at The Met in New York

Shirley Mwanesalua and Patricia Vaegi George of the Solomon Islands National Museum recently represented Solomon Islands at the re-launch of the Arts of Oceania, galleries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The reimagined galleries, part of the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing showcases over 650 works from across the Pacific, including many artifacts

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GIS and the Integrated Risk-Informed Planning Tool Workshop Underway in Auki

A Training of Trainers Workshop on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and the Integrated Risk-Informed Planning Tool is underway in Auki, Malaita Province, for the eight Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Reduction Officers (CCARROs). The eighteen Provincial Engineers attended only the first week from 16th to 20th and continues on with Bridge and Jetty Design, Specifications,

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SICCI MEETS SIPA CEO, STRENGTHENING PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP.

From left: SICCI CEO James Dolarii and Solomon Ports CEO Mr. George Rausi A meeting between the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two institutions in supporting the country’s private sector development. Led by SICCI Chief Executive Officer Mr.

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Su’u National Secondary School Students Visit National Parliament

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands was pleased to welcome a group of 70 students from Su’u National Secondary School in Malaita Province for an educational visit as part of their governance studies program. This visit marks the first by a provincial school outside of Honiara for the year and highlights the growing interest in

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Launching of the National Food Security, Food Safety and Nutrition Policy 2024-2029

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) together with other three aligning-ministries; Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and Stakeholders yesterday launched the “National Food Security, Food Safety and Nutrition Policy 2024-2029 (NFSFSNP2024-2029). The “National Food Security, Food Safety and

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National Referral Hospital launches Newborn Screening project for Congenital Hypothryoidism

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) and collaborative partners launched on 12th June, the Newborn Screening Project for Congenital Hypothyroidism. It is a milestone for Newborn Screening and a crucial step towards ensuring the health and well-being of our newborn babies who has Congenital hypothyroidism. This is a 3-year pilot project to initiate   newborn Screening with

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20 Solomon Islands Officials Complete Mini-MBA Training in Australia

A big congratulations to 20 Solomon Islands government officials who successfully completed a ‘mini-MBA’ course at the Australian Institute of Management in early June. This marks the fifth cohort to travel to Australia for the intensive training program, which focuses on building leadership and management skills essential for effective public service delivery. While in Brisbane,

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