Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP launching the National Security Strategy 所罗门群岛首相霍诺。他·杰里迈亚·马内尔议员推出国家安全战略 Richard Sanders In a significant development for the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP has officially launched the National Security Strategy 2025, marking a pivotal step towards a safer, more secure, and prosperous future for the nation. During the…
The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance’s (APLMA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sarthak Das and Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP met briefly in Honiara on Friday 21st March. At the 9th East Asia Summit, 18 member governments unanimously committed to making the Asia Pacific malaria-free by 2030, assigning APLMA the crucial task of developing and executing…
Richard Sanders in Olongapo The PREDA Foundation, established in 1974 by Father Shay Cullen in the Philippines, has become a symbol of hope and resilience in the battle against child abuse and exploitation. This non-governmental organization, which stands for People’s Recovery, Empowerment, and Development Assistance, has been instrumental in rescuing, healing, and empowering abused children….
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The head of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) believes that Pacific Island countries have the right to explore relationships with non-traditional partners. Dr Transform Aqorau told delegates attending the two-day Pacific Islands Political Studies Association Conference in Wellington last week that for decades, the region has felt traditional development…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Solomon Islands’ UNESCO Heritage Site at Risk: Landowners Seek Compensation for Devastating Oil Spill HONIARA, Solomon Islands – A group of landowners in the Solomon Islands has embarked on a long and arduous journey, seeking compensation for a devastating oil spill that has ravaged their ancestral lands and polluted one…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Australia has struck a new security agreement with Solomon Islands to bolster the size of the Pacific island nation’s police force. The ABC has been told that Australia has committed $190 million (US$118 million) to grow the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and establish a new police training centre in…
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by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer, Honiara January 6 2025 The Solomon Islands is poised for modest economic growth in the coming years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a growth rate of 2.5% in 2024, increasing slightly to 2.8% in 2025. This growth is expected to be driven by sectors such as fishing, mining, manufacturing,…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer, Honiara Solomon Islands As the world reflects on the sacrifices made during the Second World War, the valor of the Solomon Scout Coastwatchers stands out as a testament to courage and resilience. These brave individuals played an indispensable role in the Pacific theater, using their intimate knowledge of the islands to…
Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission is currently evaluating the Islanders’ Marriage and Divorce Act, specifically considering raising the legal marriage age from 15 to 18 years. A report from a coalition of charities in the Solomon Islands, known as Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Agenstims Pikinini, revealed that one in five…