
Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands Strengthen Co-operation in Natural Resource Governance in the Framework of the g7+
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the Bezos Earth Fund announcing $37.5 million USD in grants to support marine...
This game-changing technology delivers rapid, secure emergency alerts to all mobile users without requiring phone numbers or internet access, ensuring privacy, visibility, and reliability in preparedness and response situations. The national...
Beijing, China, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A refreshing early autumn breeze arrives as expected in September. Inside a classroom in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, a miniature "United Nations" has taken shape. From Samoa in the...
Minister Ramofafia Strengthens Ties with ADB to Advance Solomon Islands’ Development Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, held a high-level meeting […]
A push by the Australian Labor government to strengthen its neo-colonial dominance in the South West Pacific received a setback this week, when the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) failed to endorse a wide-ranging defence treaty. Labor, acting...
Vanuatu’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jotham Napat, said he is considering visiting Suva, Honiara and Port Moresby to personally get a “yes or no” answer on application by the United Liberation Movement of West Papua (ULMWP) for full membership...
The health sector faces significant challenges with dilapidated infrastructure and workforce shortages. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins The opposition leader in the Solomon Islands is calling for more funding for mental health amid rising case...
By Wang Qingyun in Lianyungang, Jiangsu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-09-17 14:09 "Security cooperation between China and the Solomon Islands primarily aims to enhance the domestic security of the Solomon Islands, while also contributing to...
BY NED GAGAHE The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has expressed strong encouragement over the successful conduct of the 2024 Solomon Islands National General Elections (NGE), highlighting the peaceful atmosphere and the efficient process that...
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Office building on fire as at 9:30am local time. Photo: Screenshot / Facebook/SBM Online A major fire has destroyed the Solomon Islands elections office in Honiara. The fire reportedly started overnight...
Solomon Islands to designate up to 24 million hectares of new protected and managed areas through a national marine spatial plan – about 27 times the size of Yellowstone National Park in the US Grant project will strengthen enforcement frameworks...
By Alfred Pagepitu Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto has called for stronger parliamentary oversight and more active political parties, as Solomon Islands commemorated the International Day of Democracy yesterday. Speaking at the event...
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has failed to seal an ambitious defence treaty with Papua New Guinea during his visit to the island nation. Instead of a treaty, Canberra and Port Moresby resorted to signing a communique in the second...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has congratulated Papua New Guinea on its 50th Independence Anniversary today. Manele arrived in Port Moresby over the weekend at the invitation of Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, to...