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Solomon Islands and Vanuatu discuss International Shipping Registry
Solomon Islands Government
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September 24, 2024
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu discuss International Shipping Registry Hon Manasseh Maelanga and Hon. Marc Ati in Port Vila this week The Honourable Minister for Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, held a productive meeting today with his...
Solomon Islands commemorates International Day of Democracy marking its 46 years of democracy for the people by the people
Solomon Islands Government
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September 19, 2024
Solomon Islands commemorates International Day of Democracy marking its 46 years of democracy for the people by the people Honiara, September 17 – Honiara city woke up earlier than usual on 17 September. It had a good reason: to celebrate the...
ADB, Solomon Islands, Tonga Sign Agreements for Sustainable Energy Transition Projects at COP29
Asian Development Bank
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November 20, 2024
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (20 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the sidelines of COP29. The ADB-supported projects will help the...
Solomon Islands look to enhance cooperation with China on Migration Management
Solomon Islands Government
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September 16, 2024
Solomon Islands look to enhance cooperation with China on Migration Management With the ever-growing complexities affecting the global migration landscape, the Solomon Islands is looking forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with the...
Solomon Islands and Indonesia Forge New Pathways for Development Cooperation
Solomon Islands Government
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September 12, 2024
Solomon Islands and Indonesia Forge New Pathways for Development Cooperation The Solomon Islands Government has further strengthened its bilateral relations with the Republic of Indonesia, paving the way for new opportunities in development...
Solomon Islands first High Commissioner to the Republic of India presented the written copies of his Credentials to the Honourable President of India.
Solomon Islands Government
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September 12, 2024
Solomon Islands first High Commissioner to the Republic of India presented the written copies of his Credentials to the Honourable President of India. H.E Anthony Makabo welcomed by the Honourable President Smt. Droupadi Murmu before the bilateral...
ADB, Solomon Islands Sign Agreements for the Country’s First Solid Waste Management Project
Asian Development Bank
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November 8, 2024
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (8 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands have signed agreements for a $6.93 million loan and a grant of $12.48 million to support the improvement of solid waste management...
ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands
Asian Development Bank
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November 5, 2024
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (5 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined project partners in Solomon Islands for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the Tina River main dam structure. Solomon Islands Prime...
Solomon Islands and Australia Partnership in Health – Enhancing Health Information Systems across the country
Solomon Islands Government
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September 1, 2024
Solomon Islands and Australia Partnership in Health – Enhancing Health Information Systems across the country The Ministry of Health and Medical Services recently received 14 desktop computers from Australia, valued at SBD253,000. The event took...
ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Government
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November 6, 2024
ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (4 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank […]
Signing of CAUSE II to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Economic Access in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Government
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November 6, 2024
Signing of CAUSE II to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Economic Access in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Government and the World Bank signed the financing […]
ADB-Supported Project Boosts Resilience of Land, Maritime Transport Networks in Solomon Islands
Asian Development Bank
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October 21, 2024
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (21 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing the Government of Solomon Islands with the second tranche of financing for its Land and Maritime Connectivity Project totaling $53 million. The project is...
ADB Joins in Opening Ceremony for New USP Campus in Solomon Islands
Asian Development Bank
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October 3, 2024
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (3 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined with partners in Solomon Islands for the official opening of a new campus of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Honiara. The new campus will offer...
STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS’ LDC GRADUATION SMOOTH TRANSITION STRATEGY
Solomon Islands Government
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October 1, 2024
STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS’ LDC GRADUATION SMOOTH TRANSITION STRATEGY UN OHRLLS Reaffirms Commitment on Supporting Solomon Islands’ LDC Graduation Minister Ramofafia Stresses the Need for a Tailored Transition Strategy for...
Prime Minister Manele inaugurates Solomon Islands new embassy in Abu Dhabi
Solomon Islands Government
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October 1, 2024
Prime Minister Manele inaugurates Solomon Islands new embassy in Abu Dhabi Today marks the opening of Solomon Islands new Embassy in the United Arab Emirates. From a modest diplomatic relation in 2010 to today’s permanent presence, the Embassy has...
Integrated Monitoring Reporting and Verification (iMRV) launched to bolsters Solomon Islands capacity to respond to climate change
Solomon Islands Government
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September 30, 2024
Integrated Monitoring Reporting and Verification (iMRV) launched to bolsters Solomon Islands capacity to respond to climate change Honiara, 27 September 2024 – The Climate Change Division (CCD) of the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Disaster,...
SOLOMON TOWER LIMITED DELIVERED 14 MOBILE TOWER SITES UNDER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (SINBIP)
Solomon Islands Government
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September 28, 2024
SOLOMON TOWER LIMITED DELIVERED 14 MOBILE TOWER SITES UNDER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (SINBIP) The Government is on track in delivering on its policy mandate to increase connectivity and accessibility for its...
Minister Agovaka held talks with Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs on expanding Solomon Islands and Indonesia bilateral cooperation.
Solomon Islands Government
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September 25, 2024
Minister Agovaka held talks with Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs on expanding Solomon Islands and Indonesia bilateral cooperation. Solomon Islands has registered its interest to broaden its partnership and bilateral cooperation with...
MFAET Minister, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka leads Solomon Islands delegation at 79th UNGA opening in New York.
Solomon Islands Government
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September 24, 2024
MFAET Minister, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka leads Solomon Islands delegation at 79th UNGA opening in New York. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, led the Solomon Islands delegation at the opening of the...
Minister Ramofafia Departs for UN ‘Summit of the Future’ to Advocate for Solomon Islands’ Development
Solomon Islands Government
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September 22, 2024
Minister Ramofafia Departs for UN ‘Summit of the Future’ to Advocate for Solomon Islands’ Development The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, departed Honiara yesterday, 21st September 2024 to...