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33-year wait for return to Honiara
The Fiji Times
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August 23, 2025
FOR the first time in 33 years, the Wansolwara Voyage, on board the traditional Fijian double-hulled canoe Uto Ni Yalo, has set sail for Honiara, Solomon Islands. At the official send-off, Apitonga representative and WOWS Kids co-founder, Taholo...
Solomon Islands PM Manele meets with PNG Governor-General
Pacific News Service
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele paid a courtesy call on Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House Thursday, a visit aimed at strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two...
Soft Launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 22, 2025
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at the...
Taiwan Charts Diplomatic Path in Pacific amid Solomon Islands Controversy
Island Times
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August 22, 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is ramping up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific, framing itself as a vital partner to island nations even as China’s influence complicates regional cooperation. The island’s Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-Lung, spoke...
PRC Supports Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Forum in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 22, 2025
Friday 22 August 2025, Honiara – The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has provided SBD 200,000 in support for the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and...
ISIA congress highlights accounting profession’s role in Solomon Islands’ economic future
The Islandsun
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August 22, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Eighty-seven participants from the public service and private sector attended the second Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Annual Congress, which commenced on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Heritage Park Hotel and will...
PNG will continue to support the Solomon Islands: Marape
The National
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PRIME Minister James Marape has assured the Solomon Islands government of Papua New Guinea’s continued support in development, trade, and investment. Talks yesterday with visiting Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele focused on maintaining the bilateral...
ISIA hosts its annual congress in Honiara.
Solomon Star
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August 22, 2025
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) officially held Annual Congress 2025 this week at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event commenced on Thursday with a forum on financial reform, professional development, and inclusive economic...
PM MANELE ACKNOWLEDGES PNG’S SUPORT & CLOSE RELATIONS
PNG Haus Bung
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August 22, 2025
During his first press conference in Port Moresby Melanesian Haus yesterday 21st August 2025, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed gratitude to Papua New Guinea for its continued support across a range of areas, highlighting...
SOLOMON ISLANDS PM PAYS VISIT TO GOVERNOR GENERAL
PNG Haus Bung
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August 21, 2025
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele is in country on his two-day visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and following his arrival, paid a Courtesy Call on the Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House this afternoon...
PM MARAPE WELCOMES PM MANELE, REAFFIRMS MELANESIAN UNITY
PNG Haus Bung
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August 22, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape in welcoming his Solomon Islands counterpart, Jeremiah Manele, to Port Moresby for his two-day official visit, described the visit as a reaffirmation of Melanesian unity and shared history. Speaking at a joint...
PM Manele participate sat Charity Golf Challenge
Solomon Star
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August 21, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, is in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to participate in the inaugural WANSOL Prime Ministers Charity Golf Challenge. The participation came at the gracious invitation of James Marape, MP, Prime Minister of...
China & Solomon Islands signs solar project agreement
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 21, 2025
By Lachlan Eddie The People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology signed an agreement today for a mini solar power project that will cover the first 25 constituencies across the...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister meets with PNG Governor-General
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 21, 2025
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele paid a courtesy call on Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House today, a visit aimed at strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two...
Solomon Islands moves closer to SME legislation amid broader economic reform push
The Islandsun
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August 21, 2025
BY CHRIS ALEX The Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is advancing its commitment to Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development with ongoing provincial consultations for a new...
PNG, Solomons pledge stronger ties ahead of Forum Meeting: PNG Foreign Minister Tkatchenko
Pacific News Service
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Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko says talks with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele have reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties and opened new opportunities for cooperation. “Our bilaterals with Solomon...
Sāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of Fiamē’s SUP
Pacific News Service
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By Renate Rivers On 29 August, Sāmoans will go to the polls to elect their parliamentary representatives for the next five-year term. This guide provides an overview of the main political players, the contentious issues, and why this election...
Solomon Island PM arrived in PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 21, 2025
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele arrived in Port Moresby this morning for an official visit, landing at the APEC Terminal aboard a chartered plane. Upon his arrival at around 11:30 am., Prime Minister Manele was received with a...
Mystery Deepens as Second Narco-Sub Washes Ashore in Solomon Islands
OCCRP
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August 21, 2025
It has been three weeks since a narco-sub was spotted drifting in the turquoise waters off this remote Pacific nation, and authorities have yet to conclude their investigation, leaving residents with more questions than answers about how such a...
Transparency Solomon Islands welcomes move to defer Forum dialogue
Pacific News Service
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As the country approaches the dates when it will host the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the decision by Pacific leaders to defer the Post-Forum Dialogue at the 54th Pacific Islands...