Official updates from important public, service, business and development institutions in Solomon Islands.
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱 Entry 5 | The more likes gets you to win awesome prizes. '“Our Telekom Barava kabani blo umi”—no matter how far apart we are, you keep us connected through phone calls, text messages, and online chats. ❤️📱'
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱 第5篇 | 更多的点赞将让你赢得精彩奖品。 '“我们的电信巴拉瓦(Barava)让我们保持联系”——无论我们相隔多远,你通过电话、短信和在线聊天让我们保持联系。❤️📱'
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱Entry 3 | The more likes gets you to win awesome prizes.'Together with my little one, staying connected and sharing every special moment with Our Telekom.'
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱第3期 | 更多点赞将让你赢得精彩奖品。'与我的小宝贝一起,保持联系,分享与我们的电信(Our Telekom)每一个特别时刻。'
Service Update: Western and Choiseul ProvincesServices in Western and Choiseul Provinces have now been fully restored.The earlier disruption was caused by a power issue at the submarine cable landing station (SISCC) in Noro. Our technical teams worked alongside SISCC to restore services as quickly as possible.We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding throughout.
服务更新:西部和乔伊瑟尔省西部和乔伊瑟尔省的服务现已完全恢复。早前的中断是由于诺罗的海底电缆登陆站(SISCC)出现电力问题。我们的技术团队与SISCC紧密合作,尽快恢复服务。我们对此造成的不便深表歉意,并感谢您在此期间的耐心和理解。
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱Entry 2 | The more likes gets you to win awesome prizes'Telekom is the best It gives us connection to find our life easy whenever challenges we face from weather information, education, families that leave us apart but we can call each other like in a real situation. Thank you telekom for connecting us everywhere in the world.'
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱第2期 | 更多点赞将让你赢得精彩奖品'电信是最好的,它让我们保持联系,让我们的生活更轻松,无论我们面临什么挑战,从天气信息到家庭的分离,但我们可以像在真实情况下那样互相通话。感谢电信让我们在世界各地保持联系。'
Service Update: Western and Choiseul ProvincesWe are aware that customers in Western and Choiseul Provinces are currently experiencing a service disruption affecting mobile and data services.This is due to a power issue at the submarine cable landing station (SISCC) in Noro. Our technical teams are on the ground supporting SISCC to restore services as quickly as possible.We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. We’ll provide a further update once services are restored.
服务更新:西部和乔伊瑟尔省我们了解到,西部和乔伊瑟尔省的客户目前正在经历影响移动和数据服务的服务中断。这由于诺罗的海底电缆登陆站(SISCC)出现电力问题。我们的技术团队正在现场支持SISCC,尽快恢复服务。我们对此造成的不便深表歉意,并感谢您的耐心。服务恢复后,我们将提供进一步的更新。
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱Entry one | The more likes gets you to win awesome prizes! 'Our Telekom — connection that keeps us close.Our Telekom helps keep me connected through the internet, messages, and calls. No matter the distance, I can always stay close to the people and moments that matter.Our Telekom, our Connection to the world.'
📸 SNAP AND CONNECT ❤️📱第1期 | 更多点赞将让你赢得精彩奖品!'我们的电信(Our Telekom)——让我们紧密相连的连接。我们的电信通过互联网、信息和电话帮助我保持联系。无论距离多远,我总能与重要的人和时刻保持紧密联系。我们的电信,我们与世界的连接。'
Friday 21st August 2026 PLANNED WATER DISRUPTION – Rove Supply System Sunday 23rd August 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Solomon Water would like to inform our valued customers that due to work requirements at Point Cruz, water supply from the Rove supply system will be temporarily shut down from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026. The planned shutdown is necessary to allow Solomon Water’s NRW – New Customer Connection Team to carry out flow meter raising and replacement works in front of Our Telekom, Point Cruz. Customers supplied from the Rove supply system may experience low water pressure or no water during the shutdown period. Affected customers are advised to collect and store enough water in clean, covered containers for use during the shutdown. We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding. For more information, please contact Customer Care Service. Phone: 44700 Email: service@solomonwater.com.sb
2026年8月21日,星期五 计划中的水供应中断 - 罗夫供水系统 2026年8月23日,星期日,上午10:00至下午4:00。 所罗门水务公司希望通知我们的尊贵客户,由于在克鲁兹角的工作要求,罗夫供水系统的水供应将在2026年8月23日星期日的上午10:00至下午4:00暂时关闭。 此次计划停水是为了让所罗门水务公司的 NRW - 新客户连接团队在我们的电信公司克鲁兹角前进行流量计的提升和更换工作。 在停水期间,来自罗夫供水系统的客户可能会经历低水压或无水供应。 受影响的客户建议在停水期间收集并储存足够的水,以备使用。 感谢您的耐心和理解。 如需更多信息,请联系客户服务中心。 电话:44700 电子邮件:service@solomonwater.com.sb
SNAP & CONNECT COMPETITION IS HERE! This August, it’s time to celebrate connection! Take a selfie with someone special — a friend, family member or loved one — and share your story about how Our Telekom keeps you connected. HOW TO ENTER Take a SELFIE Take a photo with a friend, family member or someone special. Tell Your STORY Write a caption explaining how Our Telekom helps you stay connected. SEND IT TO US Submit your photo and caption through Our Telekom’s official WhatsApp Channel. Get SUPPORT Eligible entries will be uploaded to Facebook, where the public can show their support! TOP 5 ENTRIES WITH THE MOST LIKES WILL WIN! PRIZES UP FOR GRAB: 1st Place — Telekom Bag, T-shirt, Umbrella, Beach Umbrella and 50GB Data 2nd Place — Telekom Bag, T-shirt, Umbrella, Beach Umbrella and 25GB Data 3rd Place — Telekom Bag, T-shirt, Umbrella, Beach Umbrella and 15GB Data 4th Place — Telekom Bag, T-shirt and 10GB Data 5th Place — Telekom Bag, T-shirt and 10GB Data PLUS! LUCKY DRAW GRAND PRIZE! One lucky winner will walk away with a Brand New ASPERA HALO plus 100GB Data! Competition Period: 22nd August – 13th September Remember: The Top 5 entries will be determined by the number of Facebook likes, while the five entries with the most likes will receive the merchandise and data prizes. All valid entries will also go into the Lucky Draw! So, grab someone special, strike a pose, share your story and let the connection shine! SNAP. SHARE. CONNECT. AND WIN BIG!
SNAP & CONNECT COMPETITION IS HERE! 在这个八月,是时候庆祝连接了!与某个特别的人——朋友、家人或爱人——自拍,并分享您关于 Our Telekom 如何让您保持连接的故事。 HOW TO ENTER Take a SELFIE 与朋友、家人或某个特别的人合影。 Tell Your STORY 写一个说明,解释 Our Telekom 如何帮助您保持连接。 SEND IT TO US 通过 Our Telekom 的官方 WhatsApp 渠道提交您的照片和说明。 Get SUPPORT 符合条件的参赛作品将上传到 Facebook,公众可以表示支持! TOP 5 ENTRIES WITH THE MOST LIKES WILL WIN! PRIZES UP FOR GRAB: 第一名 — 电信包、T恤、雨伞、沙滩伞和50GB流量 第二名 — 电信包、T恤、雨伞、沙滩伞和25GB流量 第三名 — 电信包、T恤、雨伞、沙滩伞和15GB流量 第四名 — 电信包、T恤和10GB流量 第五名 — 电信包、T恤和10GB流量 PLUS! LUCKY DRAW GRAND PRIZE! 一位幸运的获胜者将获得一部全新的 ASPERA HALO 及100GB流量! Competition Period: 8月22日 – 9月13日 请记住:前五名参赛作品将根据 Facebook 点赞数量决定,而点赞最多的五个作品将获得商品和流量奖励。所有有效参赛作品也将进入 Lucky Draw! 所以,抓住某个特别的人,摆个姿势,分享您的故事,让连接闪耀! SNAP. SHARE. CONNECT. AND WIN BIG!
Join Alex as he navigates through the SINU Open Day, bringing you exclusive interviews and conversations with students and members of the public attending this exciting event. We’re pleased to be part of the event and to provide our support towards making the SINU Open Day a success. 📍 For more information, come and visit our tent at the SINU Open Day, happening at Kukum Campus Field. Come along, connect with us, and experience the day with Alex and the team!
加入亚历克斯(Alex),一起参加SINU开放日,带来与学生和公众成员的独家访谈和对话。 我们很高兴能参与此次活动,并为SINU开放日的成功提供支持。 📍 如需更多信息,请访问我们在Kukum校园现场的帐篷。 欢迎前来,与我们联系,和亚历克斯及团队一起体验这一天!
Bringing government closer to communities means making sure people have a real voice in the decisions that shape their lives. Solomon Islands has officially launched a new US$3 million UN Peacebuilding Fund programme to support decentralisation, constitutional reform and more inclusive governance across all nine provinces. The 24-month programme, “Decentralization as a Pathway to Stability: Addressing Center-Periphery Conflict in Solomon Islands,” will be implemented by UNDP, UNICEF and UN Women in close partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands. Officially launching the programme, Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs Hon. George Temahua said reform must be nationally owned and shaped by the people of Solomon Islands. “The United Nations and our development partners can provide technical expertise and resources. But the reform choices must be informed by the people of Solomon Islands and led through our national institutions.” The programme will support stronger local governance, national and provincial dialogue, evidence-based policy development, and greater participation by women, young people, persons with disabilities and other groups in decision-making. UNDP Pacific Office Resident Representative, Munkhtuya Altangerel said durable development depends on citizens believing their voices matter, institutions respond to their needs, and development reaches communities fairly. The launch was also attended by Hon. Alfred Lazarus Rinah, Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS); UN in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener; UNICEF Pacific Representative Hamish Young; and UN Women Pacific Multi-Country Office Representative Alison Davidian together with representatives from civil society, women's groups, persons with disabilities, youth and faith-based organisations.
将政府带到社区意味着确保人们在塑造其生活的决策中拥有真正的声音。 所罗门群岛正式启动了一项新的300万美元的联合国和平建设基金项目,以支持地方治理、宪法改革和在所有九个省份实现更具包容性的治理。 该为期24个月的项目“地方治理作为稳定的途径:解决所罗门群岛的中心-边缘冲突”将由联合国开发计划署(UNDP)、联合国儿童基金会(UNICEF)和联合国妇女署(UN Women)与所罗门群岛政府密切合作实施。 在正式启动该项目时,传统治理、和平与教会事务部长乔治·特马哈(Hon. George Temahua)表示,改革必须由全国人民拥有并塑造。 “联合国和我们的发展伙伴可以提供技术专长和资源。但改革选择必须由所罗门群岛人民告知,并通过我们的国家机构主导。” 该项目将支持更强的地方治理、国家和省级对话、基于证据的政策发展,以及女性、年轻人、残疾人和其他群体在决策中的更大参与。 联合国开发计划署太平洋办公室驻地代表Munkhtuya Altangerel表示,持久发展依赖于公民相信他们的声音重要,机构能够回应他们的需求,发展公平地惠及社区。 启动仪式还出席了省政府和机构强化部长阿尔弗雷德·拉扎鲁斯·里纳(Hon. Alfred Lazarus Rinah)、联合国在斐济、所罗门群岛、汤加、图瓦卢和瓦努阿图的驻地协调员Dirk Wagener、联合国儿童基金会太平洋代表Hamish Young,以及联合国妇女署太平洋多国办公室代表Alison Davidian,以及来自民间社会、妇女团体、残疾人、青年和宗教组织的代表。
SINU OPEN DAY — WE’RE HERE! 🎓 We’re here at the SINU Open Day, witnessing secondary school students and members of the public coming through to gather much-needed information about SINU and its respective faculties. Our team of Telekom Staff are also here to assist with basic information, answer questions, and engage with visitors about our services. Alex is also around the event, conducting interviews with some of the students and individuals attending. We’ll be sharing some of those interviews later today, so stay tuned! If you’re doing nothing today, come down to SINU Kukum Campus Field and get the much-needed information that could help shape your next step in education and beyond. See you here!
SINU OPEN DAY — WE’RE HERE! 🎓 我们在SINU(Solomon Islands National University)开放日上,目睹了中学生和公众前来获取关于所罗门国立大学及其各个学院的必要信息。 我们的Telekom(Telekom)工作人员也在这里,提供基本信息,回答问题,并与来访者交流我们的服务。 Alex也在活动现场,采访一些参加的学生和个人。我们将在今天晚些时候分享这些采访,敬请关注! 如果你今天无事可做,欢迎来到SINU Kukum Campus Field,获取可能帮助你规划未来教育和其他方面的必要信息。 期待在这里见到你!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council extend their sincere appreciation to all sponsors and supporters of the inaugural Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Investment Forum, held in Honiara from 19–20 August 2026. Your generous support and partnership were instrumental in the successful delivery of this historic forum. Together, we created an important platform for government leaders, businesses, investors and development partners to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new opportunities for trade, investment and commercial partnerships between our two countries. We gratefully acknowledge UNDP Solomon Islands, Weathermen Capital Advisors Limited, Solomon Ports, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Our Telekom, Solomon Power, SolBrew, BRED Bank Solomon, BSP Financial Group and Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands. Thank you for sharing our vision of transforming opportunities into investment and building a stronger Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Growth Corridor. Tagio tumas. Tenkyu tru. UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji @Weathermen Capital Advisors Ltd @Solomon Ports @Ministry of Commerce, Labour, Industries and Immigration @Our Telekom @Solomon Power @Bred Bank @BSP Bank Solomon Islands @Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands.
感谢我们的赞助商和支持者 所罗门群岛工商会和巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛商业委员会对所有赞助商和支持首次举办的巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛商业投资论坛表示诚挚的感谢,该论坛于2026年8月19日至20日在霍尼亚拉举行。 您慷慨的支持和合作对成功举办这一历史性论坛至关重要。我们共同创造了一个重要的平台,使政府领导人、企业、投资者和发展伙伴能够加强双边关系,探索我们两国之间贸易、投资和商业合作的新机会。 我们衷心感谢联合国开发计划署所罗门群岛、Weathermen Capital Advisors Limited、所罗门港口、商业、工业、劳工和移民部、Our Telekom、所罗门电力、SolBrew、BRED Bank Solomon、BSP金融集团和Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands。 感谢您与我们分享将机会转化为投资并建立更强大的巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛增长走廊的愿景。 Tagio tumas. Tenkyu tru. 联合国开发计划署太平洋办公室 @Weathermen Capital Advisors Ltd @所罗门港口 @商业、劳工、工业和移民部 @Our Telekom @所罗门电力 @Bred Bank @BSP Bank Solomon Islands @Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands.
Across the Pacific, women are driving progress through leadership, entrepreneurship, and resilience, creating opportunities for their families, communities, and future generations. For Adi Bale Kurunavanua, president of the Nadi Market Vendors Association, women’s empowerment starts with having confidence, opportunities and support to make decisions. For her, strengthening women’s economic position means ensuring they have a voice in the decisions. Read her story https://zurl.co/RWGD7
在太平洋各地,女性通过领导力、创业和韧性推动进步,为她们的家庭、社区和未来几代人创造机会。 对于纳迪市场供应商协会(Nadi Market Vendors Association)主席阿迪·巴莱·库鲁纳瓦努阿(Adi Bale Kurunavanua)来说,女性赋权始于拥有自信、机会和支持来做出决策。 对她而言,增强女性的经济地位意味着确保她们在决策中拥有发言权。 阅读她的故事 https://zurl.co/RWGD7
SINU OPEN DAY — HERE WE COME! We’re pleased to donate a couple of items to the SINU Open Day Committee to support their exciting on-stage program. The SINU Open Day is tomorrow, Friday 21st August 2026, at the SINU Kukum Campus Field! To all young and upcoming students looking forward to experiencing a unique and exciting SINU Open Day event — this is your opportunity to come along, explore, connect, and get a taste of university life. See you tomorrow at SINU Kukum Campus Field! Lukim iumi lo SINU!
所罗门国立大学开放日 — 我们来了! 我们很高兴向所罗门国立大学开放日委员会捐赠几件物品,以支持他们激动人心的舞台节目。 所罗门国立大学开放日将于2026年8月21日(星期五)在所罗门国立大学库库姆校区(SINU Kukum Campus)举行! 对于所有期待体验独特而激动人心的所罗门国立大学开放日活动的年轻学生们——这是你们的机会,来探索、连接,并感受大学生活。 明天在所罗门国立大学库库姆校区见! Lukim iumi lo SINU!
A big thank you to Trisha Bambu for purchasing a brand-new Blackview Shark 8 handset from our eShop! Her brother Davis collected the handset on her behalf. Be like Trisha and shop directly from our eShop. You can conveniently collect your purchase from either our Point Cruz Phone Shop or Ranadi Phone Shop. Once again, thank you, Trisha, for choosing to purchase with us! We truly appreciate your support.
非常感谢Trisha Bambu从我们的电子商店购买了一部全新的Blackview Shark 8手机! 她的兄弟Davis代她领取了手机。 像Trisha一样,直接从我们的电子商店购物。您可以方便地从我们的Point Cruz手机商店或Ranadi手机商店领取您的购买。 再次感谢Trisha选择与我们购买!我们非常感谢您的支持。
We come to a close. Words of acknowledgement from SICCI Vice President Mr. Gordon Denty and PNGSIBC Vice President Mr John Nilkare to all our sponsors; Weathermen Capital, Our Telekom, Solomon Power, Solomon Ports, BSP Financial Group Limited, Bred Bank, Solomon Breweries, Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands and Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour & Immigration and to all our participants for taking the time out from their busy schedule to come over to Honiara for this first ever PNG SI Investment Forum...
我们即将结束。 来自SICCI副主席戈登·登提(Mr. Gordon Denty)和巴布亚新几内亚所罗门群岛商会(PNGSIBC)副主席约翰·尼尔卡雷(Mr John Nilkare)对所有赞助商的致谢;Weathermen Capital、我们的电信、所罗门电力、所罗门港、BSP金融集团有限公司、Bred Bank、所罗门酿酒厂、Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands以及商业、工业、劳动与移民部,感谢所有参与者抽出时间从繁忙的日程中赶到霍尼亚拉参加首届巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛投资论坛......
1ST PNG-SI INVESTMENT FORUM DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS Almost at the end of an incredibly productive two days here at Heritage Park Hotel. Highlights from Day 1 of the inaugural PNG–SI Investment Forum set the stage for powerful discussions, new connections, and a shared vision for economic growth between our two nations. Day 2 is still underway, and we're making every moment count. From investment presentations to the vibrant SME showcase featuring 15 local businesses, this forum is delivering on its theme: "From Opportunity to Investment: Building the PNG–Solomon Islands Growth Corridor." Few more session to go.
首届巴新-所罗门投资论坛第一天亮点 在遗产公园酒店的两天高效会议即将结束。 首届巴新-所罗门投资论坛第一天的亮点为两国之间强有力的讨论、新的联系和共同的经济增长愿景奠定了基础。 第二天的活动仍在进行中,我们正在充分利用每一刻。 从投资展示到展示15家当地企业的生动中小企业展,这个论坛在其主题“从机会到投资:建设巴新-所罗门群岛增长走廊”上取得了成效。 还有几个环节待进行。
Women’s voices are essential to building more inclusive, transparent and sustainable extractive industries. Through support from the UK in Solomon Islands 🇬🇧 and UNDP, the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (SI EITI) is strengthening women’s participation in dialogue and decision-making around mining and resource governance. By creating more opportunities for women to engage, communities can help ensure the benefits of mining are shared more equitably and contribute to stronger local development outcomes. Read more 🔗 https://zurl.co/SljD0
女性的声音对建立更具包容性、透明和可持续的采掘行业至关重要。 在英国和联合国开发计划署(UNDP)的支持下,所罗门群岛采掘行业透明度倡议(SI EITI)正在加强女性在矿业和资源治理中的对话和决策参与。 通过创造更多女性参与的机会,社区可以帮助确保矿业的利益更公平地分享,并促进更强的地方发展成果。 阅读更多 🔗 https://zurl.co/SljD0
SINU OPEN DAY — HERE WE COME! 🎓🔥 We’re excited to be part of the SINU Open Day tomorrow, Friday 21st August 2026, at the SINU Kukum Campus Field! If you’re preparing to step into your university journey, this is a great opportunity to explore what SINU has to offer, learn more about your study options, and connect with the right people as you take the next step toward your future. And while you’re there, come visit our tent! We’ll have information about our services, our latest engagements, and plenty more to share with you. Bring your friends, come say hello, and be part of the excitement! Lukim iumi lo SINU! 🙌🏽🎓
SINU开放日——我们来了!🎓🔥 我们很高兴能参加明天,即2026年8月21日(星期五)在SINU Kukum校园举行的开放日! 如果你正在准备踏上大学之旅,这是一个探索SINU所提供的机会,了解更多学习选项,并在迈向未来的下一步时与合适的人建立联系。 在你到达时,欢迎来我们的帐篷!我们将提供有关我们服务的信息、最新的活动以及更多与您分享的内容。 带上你的朋友,来打个招呼,成为这份兴奋的一部分! Lukim iumi lo SINU! 🙌🏽🎓
Day 2 of the inaugural PNG–SI Investment Forum is in full swing here at Heritage Park Hotel, and we couldn't be prouder of what's happening on the ground. Beyond the high-level dialogues and strategic investment discussions, this historic forum is also shining a well-deserved spotlight on local enterprise. Fifteen of our SME members are proudly showcasing their locally made Solomon Islands products as part of this first-ever event—proving that homegrown talent and innovation are central to our shared economic future. From handmade crafts to processed foods and everything in between, these businesses represent the spirit, resilience, and creativity of our people. They are not just displaying products; they are building brands, creating jobs, and contributing meaningfully to our national economy. We invite all delegates, investors, and visitors to take time today to explore the SME exhibition, connect with our local entrepreneurs, and see firsthand the quality and diversity of what Solomon Islands has to offer. Together, we are turning opportunity into investment—and building a growth corridor that leaves no one behind. 🇵🇬🇸🇧
首届巴新-所罗门投资论坛的第二天在遗产公园酒店如火如荼地进行,我们为现场发生的一切感到无比自豪。 除了高层对话和战略投资讨论,这个历史性的论坛还为本地企业提供了应有的聚光灯。我们的十五家中小企业成员自豪地展示了他们在所罗门群岛本地生产的产品,作为这一首次活动的一部分——证明了本土人才和创新是我们共同经济未来的核心。 从手工艺品到加工食品以及其他各种产品,这些企业代表了我们人民的精神、韧性和创造力。他们不仅在展示产品;他们在建立品牌、创造就业机会,并为我们的国家经济做出有意义的贡献。 我们邀请所有代表、投资者和访客今天花时间探索中小企业展览,与我们的本地企业家建立联系,亲自体验所罗门群岛所提供的产品的质量和多样性。 我们共同将机会转化为投资——并建立一个不让任何人掉队的增长走廊。🇵🇬🇸🇧
When a cyclone forms offshore or floodwaters begin to rise the effectiveness of an early warning system depends on more than a forecast. It depends on whether communities receive the right information and the right time and are able to act on it. Fiji has made significant progress in strengthening the systems and institutions that support early warnings. Government agencies, emergency responders, humanitarian organisations, telecommunication providers and community networks all play a key role in ensuring warnings move from detection to action. But one critical question remains: Can warnings consistently reach the last mile, including remote maritime communities and vulnerable populations before disaster strikes? The answer lies in understanding the entire warning chain. Detection and Coordination Every early warning begins with detecting a potential hazard and the rapid assessment of the risks it presents. Fiji is strengthening this process through efforts to enhance its Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and introduce the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), which can enable warnings to be disseminated consistently across multiple platforms, including radio, television and mobile phones. For the Fiji Police Force, coordination is critical to turning warning information into action. With officers stationed across the country and longstanding links with communities, schools and faith groups, the force also plays an important role in disseminating information, particularly in remote and maritime areas. Assistant Superintendent of Police and Officer in Charge of Police Command Coordination Centre, Koroi Seduadua. UNDP “Coordination is very important because it triggers timely decision-making. It is also about ensuring safe community actions and safeguarding our people,” said Assistant Superintendent of Police and Officer in Charge of Police Command Coordination Centre, Koroi Seduadua. The recent Fiji Multi-Hazard Early Warnings System and Common Alerting Protocol workshop highlighted broad stakeholder consensus on the need for stronger governance arrangements, clearly defined institutional roles and improved coordination mechanisms to support warning generation, dissemination and response. Response Mobilisation Once a warning is issued, emergency services must mobilise quickly. For Fiji’s National Fire Authority, timely information allows firefighters and emergency personnel to prepare resources, coordinate with response partners and position teams ahead of a disaster. Station Officer for the National Fire Authority Command Centre, Rokowati Crocker. UNDP “As first responders, the sooner we receive the warning, the faster we’ll respond and the more lives will be saved,” said Station Officer for the National Fire Authority Command Centre, Rokowati Crocker. While tropical cyclones can often provide several days of lead time, other hazards such as earthquakes and tsunami threats may leave only a narrow window for action. In these situations, delays at any point in the warning chain can reduce the time available for communities to respond. Workshop participants identified resilient communication systems, interoperability between agencies and stronger telecommunication infrastructure as priority investments to improve warning dissemination and emergency response capabilities. Community-Level Delivery The greatest test comes at the end of the chain and whether a warning reaches people in time and in a form they can understand and act upon. Discussions reinforced the importance of maintaining redundancy through multiple communication channels, including mobile networks, social media, radio broadcasts and community-based communication systems, and ensuring that the communications must be inclusive and accessible to all and in multi-lingual format. For the Fiji Red Cross Society, strong local networks are essential. Disaster Management Resilience Coordinator at the Fiji Red Cross Society, Unaisi Baro. UNDP “The information needs to cascade right down to the last person or the last mile. It is also important that we are not only focused on one type of hazard, but prepared for all,” said Disaster Management Resilience Coordinator at the Fiji Red Cross Society, Unaisi Baro. The workshop also recognised the ongoing importance of traditional governance structures in supporting the last mile communication. Turaga-ni-Koro networks, provincial councils, and communication-based organisations continue to play a crucial role in sharing information and helping communities take proactive and protective action. The Evidence Gap The importance of strengthening every link in the warning chain is underscored by Fiji’s growing exposure to climate and disaster risks. According to the Fiji National Anticipatory Action Framework for Tropical Cyclones 2025-2027, Fiji Government estimated that by 2050, over 6.5 per cent of Fiji’s gross domestic product could be lost due to tropical cyclones and floods, with the number of people being pushed into poverty every year increasing by 25 per cent. Early warnings are therefore more than simply a technical investment but are also a critical tool for reducing disaster losses, protecting development gains and supporting anticipatory action before impacts occur. Inclusion Remains as a Gap Receiving a warning does not necessarily mean being able to understand or act on it.Participants highlighted that the need for warning system that are inclusive and accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities, women, older persons, children, non-English speakers, and communities in remote locations. For many vulnerable groups, receiving a warning does not automatically mean being able to understand it, access it or action it. Addressing these barriers remains one of the most significant challenges in achieving effective last mile early warning coverage. Closing the Gap Fiji has built strong foundations for a more coordinated and effective warning system. The challenge now is ensuring that these improvements translate into reliable last mile reach. This is at the heart of Fiji’s work under the he global Early Warnings for All initiative, launched by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, with the goal of ensuring that every person is protected by life-saving multi-hazard early warning systems by 2027. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Hon. Mosese Bulitavu. UNDP Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Hon. Mosese Bulitavu said: “The Common Alerting Protocol offers Fiji an opportunity to modernise and strength our warning dissemination arrangements. By enabling alerts to be created once and distribute simultaneously across multiple communication channels, it can improve consistency, reliability, and speed in emergency communications. More importantly, it supports a coordinated national approach that ensures no community is left behind.” Fiji's next challenge is therefore not simply generating warnings faster, but strengthening the infrastructure and systems that carry those warnings to the last mile. This means investing in resilient telecommunications, ensuring backup communication channels are available when primary networks fail, improving interoperability between agencies, and making alerts accessible to people regardless of location, language or disability. Because in the face of disaster, time only saves lives when information reaches the people who need it most.
当气旋在海上形成或洪水开始上涨时,早期预警系统的有效性不仅仅依赖于天气预报。它还依赖于社区是否在正确的时间接收到正确的信息,并能够采取行动。 斐济在加强支持早期预警的系统和机构方面取得了显著进展。政府机构、应急响应者、人道主义组织、电信提供商和社区网络都在确保预警从检测到行动的过程中发挥着关键作用。 但一个关键问题仍然存在:在灾难来临之前,预警能否始终到达最后一公里,包括偏远的海洋社区和脆弱人群? 答案在于理解整个预警链。 检测与协调 每个早期预警都始于对潜在危险的检测以及对其风险的快速评估。 斐济正在通过增强其多危险早期预警系统和引入通用警报协议(Common Alerting Protocol, CAP)来加强这一过程,这可以使预警在多个平台上(包括广播、电视和手机)一致传播。 对于斐济警察部队而言,协调对于将预警信息转化为行动至关重要。由于在全国各地驻有警员,并与社区、学校和信仰团体保持长期联系,该部队在信息传播方面也发挥着重要作用,特别是在偏远和海洋地区。 警察助理警监兼警察指挥协调中心负责人Koroi Seduadua表示:“协调非常重要,因为它触发及时的决策。这也是确保社区安全行动和保护我们人民的关键。” 最近的斐济多危险早期预警系统和通用警报协议研讨会强调了各利益相关者在需要更强治理安排、明确的机构角色和改进的协调机制以支持预警生成、传播和响应方面的广泛共识。 响应动员 一旦发出预警,应急服务必须迅速动员。 对于斐济国家消防局来说,及时的信息使消防员和应急人员能够准备资源、与响应合作伙伴协调并在灾难发生前部署团队。 国家消防局指挥中心站长罗科瓦提·克罗克(Rokowati Crocker)表示:“作为第一响应者,我们收到警报的越早,响应就越快,拯救的生命就越多。” 虽然热带气旋通常可以提供几天的预警时间,但地震和海啸等其他灾害可能只留给行动一个狭窄的窗口。在这些情况下,警报链中任何环节的延误都可能减少社区响应的时间。 研讨会参与者确定了韧性通信系统、机构间的互操作性以及更强的电信基础设施作为改善警报传播和应急响应能力的优先投资。 社区级别的传递 最大的考验出现在链条的末端,即警报是否能及时以人们能够理解和采取行动的形式传达到每个人。 讨论强调了通过多种通信渠道(包括移动网络、社交媒体、广播和基于社区的通信系统)保持冗余的重要性,并确保通信必须对所有人都包容和可及,并以多语言格式呈现。 对于斐济红十字会来说,强大的地方网络至关重要。 斐济红十字会灾害管理韧性协调员乌奈西·巴罗(Unaisi Baro)表示:“信息需要层层传递到最后一个人或最后一公里。我们也必须关注所有类型的灾害,而不仅仅是某一种。” 研讨会还认识到传统治理结构在支持最后一公里通信中的持续重要性。土拉加-尼-科罗网络、省级委员会和基于通信的组织在信息共享和帮助社区采取主动和保护性行动方面继续发挥着至关重要的作用。 证据缺口 斐济日益面临气候和灾害风险,强调了加强预警链条每个环节的重要性。 根据《斐济国家热带气旋预警行动框架 2025-2027》,斐济政府估计到2050年,斐济的国内生产总值将因热带气旋和洪水损失超过6.5%,每年陷入贫困的人数将增加25%。 因此,早期预警不仅仅是一项技术投资,更是减少灾害损失、保护发展成果和支持预防性行动的重要工具。 包容性仍然是一个缺口 接收到预警并不一定意味着能够理解或采取行动。参与者强调需要一个包容性和可及性的预警系统,能够服务于所有用户,包括残疾人士、女性、老年人、儿童、非英语使用者以及偏远地区的社区。 对于许多脆弱群体来说,接收到预警并不自动意味着能够理解、获取或采取行动。解决这些障碍仍然是实现有效最后一公里早期预警覆盖的最重大挑战之一。 弥合差距 斐济已为更协调和有效的预警系统奠定了坚实基础。 现在的挑战是确保这些改进能够转化为可靠的最后一公里覆盖。 这正是斐济在全球“人人享有早期预警”倡议下的工作核心,该倡议由联合国秘书长安东尼奥·古特雷斯发起,目标是在2027年前确保每个人都受到多灾种早期预警系统的保护。 农村和海洋发展及灾害管理部长莫塞斯·布利塔夫(Hon. Mosese Bulitavu)表示: “共同警报协议为斐济提供了现代化和加强我们预警传播安排的机会。通过一次创建警报并同时在多个通信渠道上分发,它可以提高紧急通信的一致性、可靠性和速度。更重要的是,它支持一种协调的国家方法,确保没有社区被遗忘。” 斐济面临的下一个挑战不仅仅是更快地发出警报,而是加强将这些警报传递到最后一公里的基础设施和系统。这意味着要投资于韧性强的电信网络,确保在主要网络故障时有备用通信渠道可用,改善各机构之间的互操作性,并使警报无论在何处、使用何种语言或有何种残疾的人都能获取。 因为在灾难面前,只有当信息传达到最需要的人手中,时间才能拯救生命。
That's a wrap for the 2026 1st PNG-SI Investment Forum PMs Charity Golf tournament.here at the Honiara Greens Our Investment Forum continues with Day 2 tomorrow. This two-day conference brings together government leaders, investors and businesses to explore opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, fisheries, infrastructure, energy and other key sectors.... THEME: From Opportunity to Investment: Building the PNG–Solomon Islands Growth Corridor. Two nations. One shared vision for stronger economic partnership.
2026年首届巴新-所罗门群岛投资论坛总理慈善高尔夫球赛在霍尼亚拉的霍尼亚拉绿地圆满结束。我们的投资论坛明天将继续进行第二天的会议。为期两天的会议汇聚了政府领导、投资者和企业,探讨贸易、投资、旅游、渔业、基础设施、能源和其他关键领域的机会。主题:从机遇到投资:建设巴新-所罗门群岛增长走廊。两个国家。一个共同愿景,致力于加强经济伙伴关系。
UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified individual contractors to serve as National Social, Environmental Safeguard and GEDSI Consultant for Fiji, Vanuatu and Tuvalu, and National Expert on Biodiversity and Project Development for Tuvalu. The details Application submission deadline: 26 August 2026 at 1:30 am (New York time) For queries, please contact: procurement.fj@undp.org For submissions and more details, see below links: For National Social, Environmental Safeguard and GEDSI Consultant – Fiji: https://zurl.co/18B49 For National Social, Environmental Safeguard and GEDSI Consultant – Vanuatu: https://zurl.co/NAABn For National Social, Environmental Safeguard and GEDSI Consultant – Tuvalu: https://zurl.co/JFsl0 For National Expert on Biodiversity and Project Development (Tuvalu): https://zurl.co/y6JVW
联合国开发计划署(UNDP)太平洋办公室在斐济邀请合格的个人承包商提交申请,担任斐济、瓦努阿图和图瓦卢的国家社会、环境保障及性别平等与社会包容(GEDSI)顾问,以及图瓦卢的国家生物多样性和项目开发专家。 详细信息 申请提交截止日期:2026年8月26日凌晨1:30(纽约时间) 如有疑问,请联系:procurement.fj@undp.org 提交申请及更多详情,请参见以下链接: 国家社会、环境保障及GEDSI顾问 – 斐济:https://zurl.co/18B49 国家社会、环境保障及GEDSI顾问 – 瓦努阿图:https://zurl.co/NAABn 国家社会、环境保障及GEDSI顾问 – 图瓦卢:https://zurl.co/JFsl0 国家生物多样性和项目开发专家(图瓦卢):https://zurl.co/y6JVW
Prime Minister Hon. Mathew Wale arrives for the PMs Golf Charity event
总理马修·韦尔出席总理高尔夫慈善活动
