University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands that is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and inclusive education in the Pacific. In Honiara, the capital, a striking new facility has just opened its doors. The newly completed University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus is the first climate-resilient, accessible tertiary…
New York, USA, – Solomon Islands on Thursday formally established diplomatic relations with the Principality of Andorra. The signing ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of Andorra to the United Nations in New York. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Andorra. Hon. Peter…
Government has extended heartfelt congratulations to the People’s Republic of China(PRC) on the occasion of its 76th founding anniversary. During a special celebration at Mendana Hotel, Honiara, Friday evening, Acting Prime Minister Hon. Bradley Tovosia delivered a message on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands, expressing warm wishes to His Excellency President Xi Jinping, the…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
SOLOMON Islands have been ranked among the countries with the lowest unemployment rates in the world, according to the latest Unemployment by Country 2025 global report. The report shows Solomon Islands recorded an unemployment rate of just 1.55 percent in 2023, placing it 174th out of 181 countries—well below the global average of 6.3 to…
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…
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…