Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on The Honiara Herald.
PM Manele congratulates the Ambassador of Finland to Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands Government
·
October 25, 2024
PM Manele congratulates the Ambassador of Finland to Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP welcome the Ambassador of Finland to Solomon Islands, His […]
ADB-Supported Project Boosts Resilience of Land, Maritime Transport Networks in Solomon Islands
Asian Development Bank
·
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...
Carbon Trading Policy for the Solomon Islands Project Successfully Launched in Honiara
Solomon Islands Government
·
October 14, 2024
Carbon Trading Policy for the Solomon Islands Project Successfully Launched in Honiara Honiara, Solomon Islands – [14th October 2024] – Last week, the Solomon Islands […]
Partnering Health and Faith in addressing NCD in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Government
·
October 14, 2024
Partnering Health and Faith in addressing NCD in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, known as the “Hapi Isles”, consists of six major islands and over […]
ADB Joins in Opening Ceremony for New USP Campus in Solomon Islands
Asian Development Bank
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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...
Health hosts Inaugural Joint External Evaluation process for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 24, 2024
Health hosts Inaugural Joint External Evaluation process for Solomon Islands The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) yesterday morning inaugurated the first ever, International Health Regulations (IHR), Joint External Evaluation (JEE)...
Minister Ramofafia Departs for UN ‘Summit of the Future’ to Advocate for Solomon Islands’ Development
Solomon Islands Government
·
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...
WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHIER SOLOMON ISLANDS
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 19, 2024
WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHIER SOLOMON ISLANDS Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, was joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Popora Bosawai, to announce Australia is...
Minister Acknowledges SIAF and International Support for Solomon Islands Security
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 18, 2024
Minister Acknowledges SIAF and International Support for Solomon Islands Security Hon. Jimson Tanangada, the Minister of Police, National Security & Correctional Service, expressed profound gratitude to the governments and people of Australia, New...
World Bank supports the review of the Procurement Process and Supply Chain Management of the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 13, 2024
World Bank supports the review of the Procurement Process and Supply Chain Management of the Solomon Islands The World Bank Country Office is currently working with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to review procurement processes...
ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 13, 2024
ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (12 September 2024)– The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands are joining other partners to help Solomon Islands transition...
“Building Bridges for Safety: The Solomon Islands’ Vision for Cooperative Security”
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 11, 2024
“Building Bridges for Safety: The Solomon Islands’ Vision for Cooperative Security” Minister of Police National Security & Correctional Services (MPNS&CS), Hon. Jimson Tanangada, says Solomon Islands recognises the urgency of collective action in...
ADB, Partners to Help Solomon Islands Transition to Renewable Energy
Asian Development Bank
·
September 11, 2024
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (11 September 2024)– The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands are joining other partners to help Solomon Islands transition to renewable energy with a transformational project that will...
NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Solomon Islands Government
·
September 9, 2024
NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations...