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

Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, held bilateral discussions this week with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and solidarity. Prime Minister Manele acknowledged the updates provided to Pacific Islands Leaders on the progress of the situation in New Caledonia, commending President

Honiara, Friday 12 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today spoke at the “Netweaving the Soul of Pasifika Development” symposium, a joint initiative of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Pasifika Communities University (PCU), held at the Aquatic Centre. In his address, Prime Minister Manele reflected on the 60-year development journey of

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to respond to recent media reports that have raised questions about the Solomon Island (SI)-China Police Cooperation Model Community with the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT). It is important to clarify the facts and to reaffirm that these initiatives are designed by RSIPF and aligned with the

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands and Cook Islands are exploring new areas of cooperation in tourism and culture, following a meeting between the two countries’ Ministers on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara today. Solomon Islands Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Choylin Douglas, and Cook Islands

An island built by hand on the Lau Lagoon, Solomon Islands, reef. Photo credit: Foueda Village, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, has reinforced his leadership of the Melanesian Ocean Reserve (MOR) by committing resources to a Ministerial platform today on the margins

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – Madam Joycelyn Manele accompanied spouses of the Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum to St. Joseph’s Tenaru Secondary School and Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands. At St. Josephs Tenaru Secondary School, the spouses visited the dining hall, class rooms, chapel, library and the school’s office. Speaking to St. Josephs School teachers and