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Acting Prime Minister site visit to Tina Hydro Project.

The Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Frederick Kologeto MP, was accorded a formal tour of the Tina River Hydro Development Project site today. The visit allowed the Acting Prime Minister and accompanying ministers to witness firsthand the construction progress being made on the national energy project. Joining the Acting Prime Minister were Hon. Derrick Rawcliff Manuari, […]

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RSIPF welcomes call for royal commission of inquiry into drug saga

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) welcomes the call for a royal commission of inquiry into the drug saga. The RSIPF believes that a thorough inquiry will provide clarity and accountability regarding the issues surrounding these allegations. The RSIPF accepted this call so that a neutral body could investigate the matter and provide its

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PIF LEADERS MEETING: CHINA ASSISTS SIG WITH USD 1 MILLION TO BUY 27 VEHICLES FOR PIF LEADERS

In a demonstration of genuine friendship, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has once again stepped in to assist the Solomon Islands Government with funding of USD 1 million towards the hosting of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in September this year. The funding will be used specifically for the procurement of

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Body of Missing Man Found in Russell Islands Creek; Suspect in Custody as Police Launch Joint Investigation

The body remains of a 26-year-old man who went missing in December 2024 were found in a creek at Hae village in Lavukal ward, Russell Islands, on 31 May 2025. Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said the deceased went missing on 19 December 2024 at Leufaman, in the small Hae village.

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Solomon Islands Stands with Pacific Leaders on Oceans, Climate and Unity

NICE, France, Wednesday 11 June 2025 –  Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to climate action, sustainable ocean governance, and Pacific regional cooperation during the 6th France–Oceania Summit, held in Nice, France on 10 June. The summit, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron on the margins of the 3rd United Nations Ocean

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From Ship Waste to Ghost Gear: Solomon Islands Urges Ocean Action That Works

Nice, France – Wednesday 11 June 2025 – Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, has called for decisive, enforceable global action to tackle marine pollution—highlighting the urgent threats from both ship waste and the growing menace of ghost gear. Speaking during Ocean Action Panel 4: Preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution of

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Small Islands, Big Solutions: Solomon Islands Prime Minister

Nice, France – Wednesday 11 June 2025 – At a time when global leaders are searching for answers to safeguard the world’s oceans, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele delivered a firm and hopeful message at the Third UN Ocean Conference: Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are not merely calling for help—they are already

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Solomon Islands Announces New Marine Protected Areas at UNOC3 Side Event

Nice, France – Wednesday 11 June 2025  – The Solomon Islands today reaffirmed its strong commitment to ocean conservation during the launch of the “Closing the Ocean Gap” report at a side event of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held onboard the OceanXplorer. Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management

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SOLOMON ISLANDS JOINED THE ASIAN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK (AIIB)

The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma is pleased to announce that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023. After complying with all membership requirements, including the Instrument of Accession, and the first

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“It’s Our Lifeline”: Solomon Islands Tells Global Leaders to Prioritize Ocean Food Systems at UN Summit

Nice, France – Wednesday June 11, 2025 –  Solomon Islands Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, told world leaders at a UN Ocean Conference side event today that protecting aquatic food systems is not just good policy — it’s a matter of survival for Pacific communities. Speaking at the high-level CGIAR and

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