The European Union (EU) has announced its ongoing commitment to the Solomon Islands (SI) with the largest development budget among Pacific nations, excluding Papua New Guinea (PNG). This commitment was one of the outcomes during a meeting between the Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, and the EU’s newly designated…
The World Bank Country Director for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands has paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP. The Sydney based World Bank Country Director Stephen Ndegwa is in the country for the Tina Hydro Project ceremony marking the commencement of the main construction works. The works include the…
The Solomon Islands national team returns to action for a qualification slot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 – Oceania Qualifiers in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea next week. After weeks of training, a the final squad was named with few latest inclusions joining the team. With two crucial matches against New Caledonia on Thursday…
Three retired Solomon Islands nurses are the first to be sent to Niue under the Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme between the two countries. The local nurses, Lilly Gela, Chaniella Keumeru Valusa and Delilah Kalihohola left Honiara last Friday to pilot the first managed intra-Pacific labour mobility programme for the Pacific. Solomon Islands had engaged with…
The newly appointed non-resident Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Barbara Plinkert, officially presented her credentials to the Governor General (GG), His Excellency Reverend David Tipa Kapu, at Government House. In his welcome remarks, Governor General H.E. Rev. Kapu extended his best wishes for prosperity, success, and fulfillment during…
The Ambassador of Belgium to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Michel Goffin has presented his letter of credence to Governor General, His Excellency, Rev David Tipa Kapu on Thursday – 31st October 2024. In his address, the Governor-General highlighted the longstanding partnership between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Solomon Islands, underscoring their shared commitment to tackling…
THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Dr Samson Viulu has announced that the ministry is planning to revive the Annual Agriculture show and possibly combine it with the Annual Trade and Cultural Show. The Annual Agriculture Show and Annual Trade and Cultural Show were popular activities on the national calendar…
FRESH and tasty pineapples from Solomon Islands will make their way to markets in Australia as of next year. That’s according to the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Dr Samson Viulu said. Dr Viulu revealed to the local media that the Australian High Commission is urging MAL to export…
PARLIAMENT has been adjourned till Friday 15 November to give the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ample time to look at the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 (2025 Budget). The house resumed on Monday but was readjourned after the passage of a Special Adjournment Motion moved by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. All sides of the House agreed…
SOLOMON Islands Government, through the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) is working closely with the Australian Government to double the size of Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada highlighted this during his recent visit to Gizo, Western Province. He told his…