Can China-Africa Agricultural Trade Become a New Approach to Address Food Security Challenges?

Newswise — The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts have continued to disrupt global supply chains, leading to sharp fluctuations in food prices. As a result, many African countries and China are both facing uncertainties in food...

‘Trade is better than aid’: Australian investors make sweet returns in the Pacific

Private Australian finance is creating jobs for more than 1000 Solomon Islands workers through a major social enterprise that produces coconut and cocoa-based products that are sold locally and back in Australia. Kokonut Pacific SI turns 21 this...

Major fire destroys Solomon Islands election office in Honiara

The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Office building on fire as at 9:30am local time. Photo: Screenshot / Facebook/SBM Online A major fire has destroyed the Solomon Islands elections office in Honiara. The fire reportedly started overnight...

Solomon Islands to Protect Up to 24 Million Hectares of Ocean With Support From Bezos Earth Fund

Solomon Islands to designate up to 24 million hectares of new protected and managed areas through a national marine spatial plan – about 27 times the size of Yellowstone National Park in the US Grant project will strengthen enforcement frameworks...

Solomon Islands Kava trending in US Markets: Tevi

BY SAMIE WAIKORI The Solomon Islands is emerging as a strong competitor in the Pacific kava industry, with increasing exports to the United States and other international markets. Speaking at a side event during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders...

Steady progress on Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) is pleased to announce steady progress on the construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands...

Palau’s Whipps: Forum Delivers ‘Real Benefits’ on Connectivity, Trade, and Climate Action

By: L.N. Reklai HONIARA, Solomon Islands — “Airline connectivity is not just about flights — it’s about economic opportunities, trade, tourism, and bringing people together,” Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. said, stressing what he sees as the...

Western reactions to Solomon Islands' pilot of China's 'Fengqiao Experience' reveal geopolitical anxiety

Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The recent pilot of China's "Fengqiao Experience" in the Solomon Islands has sparked significant attention from Western media. Chinese police advisers and local authorities have reportedly started to introduce this...

Australian politicians to see aid in action amid health challenges and economic and climate pressures in Laos

A group of Australian parliamentarians has arrived in Laos to see first-hand how Australian-funded programs are helping communities adapt to health and development challenges. Hon Kate Thwaites MP, Andrew Wallace MP, Dai Le MP, Jodie Belyea MP and...

Pacific leaders agree on big issues – but unity remains elusive

The Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up its annual leaders meeting last week with some significant agreements, including the launch of the region’s own climate financing facility, the endorsement of the Ocean of Peace declaration and policies on...

Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes

AS President of French Polynesia Moetai Brotherson attends the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands this week, he has spoken about the legacies of French nuclear testing in his country, and called for strengthening the South Pacific...

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Sign Updated Border Agreements

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape MP, signed the amended Agreement Concerning the Administration on Special Areas (1980) and the MoU on...

Solomon Islands to showcase Melanesian Ocean Reserve at Climate Week

BY NED GAGAHE The Solomon Islands is gearing up to unveil the Melanesian Ocean Reserve (MOR) initiative at Climate Week in New York, a bold and transformative project that promises to set a new standard for ocean conservation. This unprecedented...

Businesses request Yunus for LDC deferment to 2032

Leaders of the country's top 16 business chambers and trade bodies requested Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to defer the LDC graduation for six more years considering the current situation of the economy. At present, there are some risks of...

Greenpeace praises Solomon Islands’ approach to deep-sea mining

Greenpeace Pacific Political and Policy Consultant Lagi Rodan Greenpeace Pacific Political and Policy Consultant Lagi Rodan has acknowledged that the Solomon Islands is doing the right thing concerning deep-sea mining. The Solomon Islands...

Solomon Islands Commits Ministerial Resources To World’s First Indigenous-led, Multi-National Ocean Reserve

Press Release – Melanesian Ocean Reserve Led by the governments of the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatuand in partnership with the Islands Knowledge Institute (IKI) and Nia TeroPacific leaders will take the momentum to Climate Week in...

Unprecedented gathering of regional leaders congratulates PNG

Papua New Guinea has received strong, supportive congratulatory messages from all visiting heads of government, and from around the world, including a personal video message from His Majesty King Charles III. The messages, received by Prime...

Kologeto calls for stronger parliamentary oversight and more active political parties

By Alfred Pagepitu Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto has called for stronger parliamentary oversight and more active political parties, as Solomon Islands commemorated the International Day of Democracy yesterday. Speaking at the event...

Cabinet hails contents of Amir's speech at opening of Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and...

Adam Pearse: Why New Zealand must learn from the Solomon Islands as Pacific forum host

Seeing how a warming climate and natural disasters eat away at the land reinforces the need for aid and demands real accountability for emissions-heavy practices. Hearing of thousands of unexploded bombs buried just centimetres under the earth,...