Sikkim: Second consignment of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly leaves for Solomon Islands

Second consignment of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim leaves for Solomon Islands: In yet another milestone for Sikkim’s agricultural exports, a 300-kg consignment of dehydrated Dalle Chillies has been dispatched to the Solomon Islands. This...

Anglican Province of Melanesia launches university in the Solomon Islands

Urgent call for multidisciplinary action to transform Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood systems

A bold and urgent call for multidisciplinary collaboration has set the tone for decisive collective action to transform the Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood system. Supervising Permanent Secretary (PS) and Deputy Secretary – Corporate (DSC),...

Acting PM receives Philippines Ambassador to Solomon Islands

Acting Prime Minister Hon. Fredrick Kologeto today received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Thomas Auxilian. The non-resident ambassador is based in...

Solomon Islands Ocean Commitment

The Solomon Islands has strengthened its pledge to develop sustainable ocean food systems as a pathway to reduce poverty and improve food security. Speaking at the Ocean Action Panel in Nice, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Hon....

Sexual health screening for PALM workers

By: Mikaela Seymour and Stefanie Vaccher Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme workers and employers consistently rate healthcare, including access to sexual and reproductive health services, as a primary concern. However, little is...

'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank

Photo: AFP The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. In their latest Pacific update, released 17 June, they argue for more employment of women to help the economy amidst global economic uncertainty,...

Niue: Tally of nations with anti-homosexuality laws drops to 65

South Pacific island nation of Niue repeals law it inherited from New Zealand Pride marcher in New Zealand poses with the flag of the tiny island nation Niue. (Claire-Eastham-Farrelly photo courtesy of NZTV) The South Pacific island nation of Niue...

Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands

Spending 11 hours walking 40km around Otago Harbour to raise money for people living in poverty was the least he could do, a Liberton Christian School pupil says. For the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge this year, the school asked its pupils to...

Solomon Islands Concludes Participation at UNOC3 in Nice, France

Nice, France – Saturday 14 June 2025 — The Solomon Islands Government has officially concluded its engagement at the 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (UNOC3), held from 9–13 June 2025...

Solomon Islands to translate UN Oceans Conference Commitments into Action

By Fredrick Kusu In Nice, France As the third UN Oceans conference concluded in Nice, France, the Solomon Islands has announced its commitment to implement the agreements and treaties it acceded to at the conference. Joining other member states,...

Local 59-member delegation for XII Pacific Mini Games in Palau begin departing tonight

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Following determined, last-minute efforts by American Samoa's national women’s softball and volleyball teams to raise the remaining funds for their airfares, a 59-member delegation is set to begin departing tonight to...

Solomon Islands Announces New Marine Protected Areas at UNOC3 Side Event

Nice, France – Wednesday 11 June 2025 – The Solomon Islands today reaffirmed its strong commitment to ocean conservation during the launch of the “Closing the Ocean Gap” report at a side event of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3),...

China irks NZ as its influence spreads in the South Pacific

Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...

SOLOMON ISLANDS JOINS THE ASIAN INFRACRUCTURE INVESTMENT BANK (AIIB)

The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma is pleased to announce that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023....

World News | China Irks NZ as Its Influence Spreads in the South Pacific

Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...

USD 8.9 Million Approved For Climate-Resilient Agriculture In Solomon Islands

Saturday, 14 June 2025, 6:40 am Press Release: FAO Bangkok, 10 June 2025 – The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) has approved USD 8.9 million in grant funding for an FAO-led initiative to strengthen food security and climate resilience in the...

Solomon Islands announces moratorium on Deep Sea mining to safeguard Ocean health

The Solomon Islands government has announced a moratorium on deep sea prospecting and mining, reaffirming its commitment to protect the nation’s rich marine environment and support sustainable ocean use. This decision was highlighted by Prime...

Solomon Islands Advances Maritime Sovereignty Efforts Amid Climate Change Challenges

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure maritime boundaries and strengthen ocean governance amid escalating climate threats at the UN Oceans Conference currently underway in Nice, France. Solomon...

Solomon Islands calls for a plastic treaty and financial support at UNOC3 to address marine pollution caused by plastics and WW2 remains

By Fredrick Kusu In Nice, France For Solomon Islands, pollution is not just a contamination caused to the environment or marine biodiversity but a threat to human lives. For years, the country has been battling to address pollution caused by...