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Australia’s Pacific Minister concludes visit, reaffirms strong partnership with Solomon Islands
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, has concluded a successful visit to Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and constructive meetings with Prime Minister Hon....
PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, in Honiara to reaffirm the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia. The bilateral...
Minister Fuo’o hails longstanding partnership as Australia delivers SBD60M for roads
The Islandsun
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June 27, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, says the bilateral relationship between Solomon Islands and Australia is long-standing, built on a foundation of mutual respect, shared values, and a...
Clear government ownership structures can help boost SOE performance-PSDI
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (24 June 2025)—Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according...
World Bank Team Concluded Mid-Term Review of Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project.
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
A World Bank team visited Solomon Islands to conduct a Mid-Term Review for the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) from June 2 to 11, 2025. During the visit, the team assessed the status of project implementation, discussed...
Canadian foreign aid must be used efficiently, be transparent: minister
Global News
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June 26, 2025
The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back. “Those that are staying the...
Australia to unveil $20m package for Solomon Islands ahead of key forum
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 25, 2025
Australia will provide Solomon Islands with dozens of vehicles and cyber security support to help it host a high-profile meeting of Pacific leaders in September, as well as ramping up funding for aerial surveillance to track illegal fishing...
Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Melanesian Unity at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Tavuli News
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June 25, 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 — In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands continues to stand alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold a collective voice on...
Minister of Public Service attends UN Forum
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Minister of Public Service, Francis Sade has represented Solomon Islands at the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. According to a press statement from his ministry, the forum was held from June...
Solomon Islands Minister of Public Service attends United Nations Public Service Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
The Minister of Public Service, Hon. Francis Sade MP, is representing the Solomon Islands at the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum held from 23rd to 25th June in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Forum, co-organized by the...
AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR PACIFIC ISLAND AFFAIRS VISIT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, is in Solomon Islands to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. On his first day in Honiara, Minister Conroy held warm and productive...
Government pledges to review maritime law
The Islandsun
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June 26, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) pledges to review and update the country’s maritime labor laws to better reflect modern realities, including anti-harassment provisions. Minister for Infrastructure and...
$1.6m package to support governance of mining sector
Solomon Star
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June 26, 2025
The Australian Government is offering SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the mining sector in Solomon Islands. Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced this on Thursday during his visit to...
PM Manele Reaffirms Solomon Islands’ Commitment to Melanesian Unity and Regional Strength at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025 —In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the...
'Just want to go home': Solomon Islands students stranded in Israel await evacuation
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
Left to right: Leeroy Wate, Diotee Deromae, Christina Eddie, Janice Kotu and Barnabas Firivave. Photo: Solomon Islands Government A group of five students from the Solomon Islands is stranded in southern Israel, with no indication of when they...
Soft Launch of Solomon Islands High Commission Chancery in Suva, Fiji
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Wednesday 25 June 2025 —This week marked the beginning of operations with the soft launch of the Solomon Islands High Commission Chancery in Suva, Fiji — a significant step towards further consolidating and deepening existing relations between...
Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - Solomon Islands on Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025, at 01:58 am (Universal Time) - information
Volcano Discovery
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June 24, 2025
Date and Time Mag Depth Distance Location Details Map Jun 15, 08:46 pm (Guadalcanal) 4.7 47 km 101 km (63 mi) to the W 33 km SSW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands Info May 30, 03:52 pm (GMT +11) 4.6 82 km 36 km (23 mi) to the NW 74 km ESE of Kirakira,...
Minister Conroy arrives
Solomon Star
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June 25, 2025
Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, arrives in Honiara on Wednesday afternoon as part of his trip to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. He was met by the Minister of...
PM arrives back from overseas engagements
Solomon Star
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June 25, 2025
AFTER spending three weeks overseas engaging in a series of high level meetings in Europe and Pacific, Prime Minister (PMG) Jeremiah Manele has returned to the country on Wednesday. He left the country on Wednesday 4 June where he first attended...
Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
A supporter of Israel holds an Israeli flag in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on 8 October. Photo: JULIA NIKHINSON / AFP Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear: most Pacific governments continue to align...