Statement by PM Manele at 80th Session of the UNGA

Theme: “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights” UN Headquarter, 27th September 2025 Madam President, Your Excellencies – Heads of States and Heads of Governments, Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1. Madam President, I bring to you, and all Members of this august Assembly, warm island greetings from the Government and People…

Data pricing clarified after meeting with service providers

HONIARA:  – The Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has clarified its position on recent public concerns over mobile data pricing, following meetings with Our Telekom, Bemobile, and other stakeholders. In a statement, TCSI said it acknowledged concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, and members of the public, stressing that these issues are important and being addressed in line with…

RAPPP advisors farewelled

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially farewelled two Australian Federal Police (AFP) advisors in Honiara recently. The two advisors are Mark Weber and Cayden Noble Kendall, who work under the Royal Solomon Island Police Force and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). Advisor Mark Weber has been in an…

Training to deal with types of drug related crimes 

More than twenty (20) officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) from Central Police Station (CPS) and the Police Prosecution Department have trained on how to deal with different drug-related crimes. The training focused on strengthening the practical capabilities of RSIPF officers in anti-narcotics operations. Assistant Commissioner (AC) of National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP)…

SI strengthens partnership with India at FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

New York,- Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka (MP) highlighted the Solomon Islands’ commitment to strengthening its bilateral partnership with India during the Forum for India-Pacific Island Countries (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Minister Agovaka expressed appreciation to…

Malaita congratulates PRC at the eve of anniversary

The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has congratulated China at the eve of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 6th Anniversary of China–Solomon Islands Diplomatic Relations. In a statement issued on Thursday 25th September, Premier Elijah Asilaua on behalf of his Executive, all Members of the Provincial Assembly, the administration, staff members, and the people of Malaita Province said; “it is with…

MID’s five year road map reviewed 

Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) successfully conducted a two-day retreat on September 18th–19th 2025. This was to review and reflect on the current Corporate Plan 2021–2025 that will guide the ministry’s work programs and policies through this years’ remaining months, and laying the groundwork for the next five-year plan (2026–2030). Patrick Reoka, MID’s Chief Planning Officer, emphasized that this…