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Solomon Islands Calls for Urgent Global Financial Reforms at UN Summit
Solomon Islands Calls for Urgent Global Financial Reforms at UN Summit Solomon Islands has taken a decisive stance at the UN Summit of the Future, urging immediate financial reforms to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and...
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ADB Boosts Support for Solomon Islands to Develop Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (11 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $25.45 million grant to help Solomon Islands develop a sustainable, inclusive, and climate resilient water supply and sanitation services. This second...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
ADB, Solomon Islands Sign $30 Million Loan to Improve Fiscal Sustainability, Climate Change Resilience
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (11 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands have signed a $30 million policy-based concessional loan to strengthen reforms focused on improving the country’s fiscal position as...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Solomon Islands handover PNA Chairmanship to FSM
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...
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Solomon Islands look to enhance cooperation with China on Migration Management
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...
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Solomon Islands and Indonesia Forge New Pathways for Development Cooperation
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...
Owner: Solomonese Government
ADB, Solomon Islands, Tonga Sign Agreements for Sustainable Energy Transition Projects at COP29
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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia highlight Australia’s role in Pacific Infrastructure
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....
Owner: Solomonese Government
Solomon Islands and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Relations through Human Resource Development Scholarships
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...
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ADB, Solomon Islands Sign Agreements for the Country’s First Solid Waste Management Project
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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
ADB, Partners Mark Start of Construction of Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands
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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
SOLOMON ISLANDS AIMS TO RESET ECONOMIC GROWTH AT NATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
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...
Owner: Solomonese Government
ADB-Supported Project Boosts Resilience of Land, Maritime Transport Networks in Solomon Islands
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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Solomon Islands launch Crocodile and Turtle Management plans
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...
Owner: Solomonese Government
Solomon Islands Calls for Enhanced Partnerships to Address Climate Crisis and Accelerate Economic Transition
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...
Owner: Solomonese Government
Solomon Islands First Oral Surgeon
Solomon Islands First Oral Surgeon Solomon Islands for the first time has recorded its first Oral Surgeon, 36 years old Dr Grace Mali Mamupio who hails from the Dunde Village, Munda and New Jella, North New Georgia Western Province. Ms Mamupio is...
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ADB Joins in Opening Ceremony for New USP Campus in Solomon Islands
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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS’ LDC GRADUATION SMOOTH TRANSITION STRATEGY
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...
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Integrated Monitoring Reporting and Verification (iMRV) launched to bolsters Solomon Islands capacity to respond to climate change
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,...
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