The Solomon Islands will re-open its Embassy and Permanent Mission in Geneva, strengthening diplomatic ties with Switzerland, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and other international organizations based in the Swiss city. The move underscores the country’s commitment to increased engagement in multilateral diplomacy and international coop...

The Cook Islands has strengthened its scientific ties with China through a short marine research voyage aboard the Da Yang Hao, one of China’s leading deep-sea research vessels. A team of Cook Islanders joined the ship in Suva, Fiji, for a ~9-day cruise to Rarotonga, aiming to boost scientific collaboration and deepen understanding of the nation’s vast ma...

The Solomon Island's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has successfully completed a two-day workshop on the Digital Farmer Registry (DFR) and the revalidation of the E-Agriculture Strategy, a national digital platform designed to register and manage informati...

The Solomon Islands’ recent participation at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025, held in Shanghai from 5–10 November, highlights the country’s export potential in the Chinese market. The expo provides a platform for countries to showcase export products, deepen economic cooperation, and strengthen global market connections. Led by t...

Twelve years after the last general agricultural census in 2012, agriculture in New Caledonia has undergone significant change. To obtain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the sector, the government of New Caledonia is launching a new agricultural survey at the end of 2025. The survey, led by the Directorate of Veterinary, Food and Rural Affairs (D...

The PNG Investment Leaders’ Summit, a flagship event during Papua New Guinea Investment Week 2025, will feature Kevin Gallagher, Managing Director and CEO of Santos, as its headline speaker. Gallagher leads one of the world’s foremost energy companies and a cornerstone investor in Papua New Guinea. Santos has invested billions of dollars in PNG’s oil a...

Vanuatu has laid a strong policy foundation for an inclusive private sector that can harness the full potential of women and people with disabilities in driving economic growth, with the focus now on ensuring its effective implementation, according to a new assessment launched yesterday by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Developm...

Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka officially opened the multi-million-dollar Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Tower, an investment that showcases resilience, vision, and progress for Fiji and the iTaukei community. The 18-storey tower, located in the heart of Suva, is Fiji’s first green-certified building, designed with 11 environmentally sustaina...

The Government of the Cook Islands proudly announces that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved the country’s second national funding proposal, titled “Direct Financing for Communities and Businesses to Respond to Climate Change in the Cook Islands.” This marks another major milestone, just 19 months after the approval of our first national G...

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in collaboration with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), has released a series of five comprehensive reports detailing findings from the International Visitor Survey (IVS). Covering the periods July–September 2024, October–December 2024, January–Mar...

The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province is making significant progress towards completion, marking a major milestone in enhancing the Solomon Islands’ aviation sector. The project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), is progressing steadily. Recent works include the application of ...

The Solomon Islands took part in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), held from 27 to 30 October 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam Exhibition Hall in New Delhi. The delegation was led by Derick Rawcliff Manuari, Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, and included senior officials from the Ministry’s Energy Divisio...

In the calm waters of N’Go Bay, a striking grey and red vessel with towering white cylindrical sails drew the attention of local residents on 31 October. Measuring 195 metres in length and capable of carrying 64,000 tonnes of ore, L’Afros is not just another bulk carrier—it represents a new chapter in sustainable maritime transport. New Caledonia’s Pre...

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has formalised a new chapter in scientific cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Geological Survey (CGS). The agreement was signed on 23 October 2025 in Tianjin, China by Solomon Islands Ambassador to China Barret Salato, on behalf of th...

The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) marked a transformative year in 2023/2024, extending the reach, reliability, and resilience of the nation’s water services under the leadership of the Coalition Government. In a ministerial statement to Parliament, Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau said the financi...

The Fijian Government, through the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is working closely with Fiji Airports and Fiji Airways to strengthen aviation safety and minimize the risks posed by bird strikes across the country’s airports. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka told Parliament that both organizations are implementing coor...