Paris Agreement ‘a failure’: Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Agovaka

Solomon Islands believes the Paris Agreement is failing humanity and so the world needs a stronger legally binding

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Solomon Islands, Vanuatu discuss shipping registry

Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, held a productive meeting on Tuesday with his Vanuatu counterpart Minister Marc Ati, in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties in the maritime

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Citizenship by Investment Bill: Solomon Islands PM

The draft Solomon Islands ‘Citizenship by Investment’ bill is complete and is subject to further review before it is submitted to Cabinet for consideration.   Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele revealed in

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Solomon Islands issue license to Starlink

The Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) issued a Class License to Starlink Thursday to operate in Solomon Islands.  TCSI Commissioner, Calvin Ziru confirmed this after signing a Memorandum of

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Solomon Islands grapples with gender-based violence and cybercrime

The Solomon Islands is facing a crisis of gender-based violence, ranking among the highest in the Pacific region for violence against women, Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cedrik

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Exams in doubt after Solomon Islands Government cuts entire funding allocation

All examination classes face the possibility of not sitting their exams as the Solomon Islands Government has cut the entire budget allocation of more than $70 million (US$8.41 million) for this year’s national

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Opinion: The real cost of mining in Solomon Islands

The Rennell landowners are questioning the government again about the status of their royalty payments for the 33 bauxite shipments worth millions and their compensation claims for the Kangava Bay oil spill in 2018.

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Solomon Islands arts and crafts fascinate FestPAC visitors

Solomon Islands traditional and contemporary arts and craft displays have captivated the hearts and curiosity of festival visitors heralding the originality, creativity and uniqueness of our arts industry. Despite

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Solomon Islands Finance Minister Sogavare identifies revenue leakages

Solomon Islands Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare, has emphasised the ministry’s commitment to addressing significant revenue leakages within various government departments.  Sogavare candidly

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Solomon Islands Independence Day

July 7 marks the day when the Solomon Islands became independent from the British Government. It is a day of celebrations based on sports and family gatherings. Honiara usually marks the day with a parade by the Solomon

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Opinion: Increasing women’s political representation in Solomon Islands

On 29 December 2023, the Solomon Islands National Cabinet approved the introduction of temporary special measures (TSMs) to improve women’s political representation in the Provincial Government Assemblies (PGAs).

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Opinion: Manele’s leadership in Solomon Islands: opportunities and challenges

Solomon Islands’ new prime minister Jeremiah Manele brings a new leadership style to the position, compared to the abrasive approach of his predecessor, Manasseh Sogavare. However, policies are unlikely to change, and

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