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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 handover PNA Chairmanship to FSM
Solomon Islands Government
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September 19, 2024
Solomon Islands handover PNA Chairmanship to FSM Solomon Islands formally handed over the Chairmanship of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) to the Federated States of Micronesian this week. Outgoing Chairman and Solomon Islands Minister of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 […]
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia highlight Australia’s role in Pacific Infrastructure
Solomon Islands Government
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August 22, 2024
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia highlight Australia’s role in Pacific Infrastructure Diplomats from Solomon Islands and New Caledonia have highlighted Australia’s vital role in supporting infrastructure development across the Pacific region....
Solomon Islands and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Relations through Human Resource Development Scholarships
Solomon Islands Government
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August 21, 2024
Solomon Islands and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Relations through Human Resource Development Scholarships In another significant step towards deepening bilateral relations, Solomon Islands and Japan have signed an Exchange of Notes and Grant...
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...
Prime Minister Manele welcomes delegates for the Honiara Summit on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4
Solomon Islands Government
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February 24, 2025
Prime Minister Manele welcomes delegates for the Honiara Summit on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4 Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, the Honourable […]
PM Manele reflects on success of Honiara Summit on SDG 14.4
Solomon Islands Government
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March 1, 2025
PM Manele reflects on success of Honiara Summit on SDG 14.4 The Honiara Summit on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4 concluded on […]
SOLOMON ISLANDS AIMS TO RESET ECONOMIC GROWTH AT NATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Solomon Islands Government
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July 31, 2024
SOLOMON ISLANDS AIMS TO RESET ECONOMIC GROWTH AT NATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT The Solomon Islands Government today (Wednesday 31st July) kicked off a 2-day National Economic Summit, unveiling a broad vision to reset economic growth and propel the...
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...
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 Islands launch Crocodile and Turtle Management plans
Solomon Islands Government
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July 18, 2024
Solomon Islands launch Crocodile and Turtle Management plans The Solomon Islands Government today officially launched two key national marine species management plans – signifying ongoing efforts to protect and manage its saltwater crocodile and...
Solomon Islands Calls for Enhanced Partnerships to Address Climate Crisis and Accelerate Economic Transition
Solomon Islands Government
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July 17, 2024
Solomon Islands Calls for Enhanced Partnerships to Address Climate Crisis and Accelerate Economic Transition Solomon Islands emphasized the pressing need for strengthened global partnerships and increased climate finance to address the unique...
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...