Solomon Islands introduces first fleet of e-buses
The Solomon Islands is making strides towards achieving its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 with the introduction of its first-ever fleet of electric buses. The country is set…
Celebrating Solomon Islands Independence Day
Solomon Islands Independence Day is observed on 7 July every year. The Solomon Islands are an archipelago of six large islands surrounded by 900 smaller ones in Oceania, to the…
Solomons honours the Platinum Jubilee
Solomon Islands will celebrate Her Majesty the Queen with special celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee on 2-3 June. The celebrations will begin with a Police Band Drum Beating Ceremony at…
NATIONAL DAY – SOLOMON ISLANDS
Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania, to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu. Its…
SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORT NETWORK IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved support of almost $150 million to boost land and maritime connectivity in Solomon Islands. ADB is providing a grant of $74.5 million sourced…
RESKILLING AND LABOUR MIGRATION VITAL TO THE PACIFIC’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY
While the Pacific and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have avoided some of the worst health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of international travel and lockdowns to curb the…
CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH IN ISLAND STATES
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most vulnerable nations to climate change in the world. Yet, many island states are also leading in the global response to climate…