Official updates from important public, service, business and development institutions in Solomon Islands.
Wednesday 19th August 2026
PLANNED WATER DISRUPTION – Titinge
Solomon Water would like to inform our valued customers that due to work requirements at Titinge, there will be two planned water shutdowns to allow Solomon Water’s contractor to carry out pipe interconnection works at the new reservoir. Customers are advised to take note of the following shutdown times:
Shutdown 1
Friday 21 August – Saturday 22 August 2026
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Shutdown 2
Sunday 23 August – Monday 24 August 2026
Time: 9:00pm – 4:00am
The planned shutdowns are necessary to allow Solomon Water’s
contractors to carry out pipe interconnection works at the Titinge Tank Inlet .
Customers living in and around the following areas will be affected
with low pressure or no water during this time:
• Naha Heights
• Green Valley
• Titinge
• Mbokona
• Lengakiki
• Vavaya Ridge
• Mbokonavera 1–5
• Skyline
• Papaho
• Choviri
• West Kola Ridge
• East Kola Ridge
• Tanuli
• Bua Valley
• Zion
• Kombivatu
• East Kola
• Titinge
• Skyline and surrounding areas
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
Website: www.solomonwater.com.sb
Wednesday 19th August 2026
PLANNED WATER DISRUPTION – Titinge
所罗门水务公司(Solomon Water)希望通知我们的尊贵客户,由于提廷格的工作需求,将进行两次计划的水源关闭,以便所罗门水务公司的承包商在新水库进行管道连接工作。建议客户注意以下关闭时间:
Shutdown 1
Friday 21 August – Saturday 22 August 2026
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Shutdown 2
Sunday 23 August – Monday 24 August 2026
Time: 9:00pm – 4:00am
计划中的关闭是必要的,以便所罗门水务公司的承包商在提廷格水箱入口进行管道连接工作。
在此期间,居住在以下地区的客户将受到低水压或无水的影响:
• 纳哈高地
• 绿谷
• 提廷格
• 姆博科纳
• 冷卡基
• 瓦瓦亚岭
• 姆博科纳维拉 1–5
• 天际线
• 帕帕霍
• 乔维里
• 西科拉岭
• 东科拉岭
• 塔努利
• 布阿谷
• 锡安
• 康比瓦图
• 东科拉
• 提廷格
• 天际线及周边地区
受影响的客户建议提前收集并储存足够的水,以备在关闭期间使用。
感谢您的耐心和理解。
如需更多信息,请联系客户服务。
电话:44700
电子邮件:service@solomonwater.com.sb
网站:www.solomonwater.com.sb
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape arrives for the PMs Golf Charity event here at the Honiara Golf Club.
巴布亚新几内亚总理荣誉阁下詹姆斯·马拉佩抵达霍尼亚拉高尔夫俱乐部,参加总理高尔夫慈善活动。
Moving from grant selection into action - the Government of Tonga has taken a major step forward with its Climate Change Trust Fund (TCCF), now in its first year of operation.
The TCCF officially recognised its first 32 grantees at a Grant Signing Ceremony this week, formalising agreements that will drive climate resilience, risk-informed development, and sustainable livelihoods across the country. Grantees also took part in an onboarding refresher to strengthen grant management and reporting processes, as implementation begins.
The signing follows a Development Partners Dialogue on the TCCF, bringing together government, development partners, and the private sector to align climate finance investments and shape a coordinated pipeline of climate-resilient initiatives for Tonga.
"Koe kakato 'eni e fakanofonofo e tala fakaTonga – koe Pule'anga, koe Siasi, koe ngaahi kulupu mei he ngaahi tukui kolo, koe ngaahi kautaha 'ikai fakaPule'anga 'oku nau ngaue moe Hou'eiki Fafine, si'i kau faingata'a'ia pea moe to'utupu, koe faka'amu ke fakamalohia e va fengaue'aki pea mo tau ngaue fakataha he koe ola kaukaua 'etau ngaue fakataha koe founga pe ia ke tau tu'uloa ai he nunu'a 'o e feliuliuaki e 'ea." - "Working together is our strongest strategy for building a resilient Tonga in the face of climate change," said Lu'isa Tui'afitu-Malolo, Director, Climate Change Department, Ministry of Meidecc - Tonga – reflecting on the partnership between government, church, civil society, and community that underpins the Fund's work.
The TCCF's operationalisation is supported through financial and technical assistance from the Government of New Zealand and the UNDP Governance for Resilient Development in the Pacific (Gov4Res) program — strengthening Tonga's national systems for climate finance and locally led climate action.
Gov4Res is supported by the Australia in Tonga, New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, KOICA Fiji Office 코이카 피지 사무소 and UK in Tonga
从拨款选择转向行动 - 汤加政府在其气候变化信托基金(TCCF)第一年运营中迈出了重要一步。
本周,TCCF在一场拨款签署仪式上正式认可了首批32名受助者,正式化协议以推动全国的气候韧性、风险知情发展和可持续生计。受助者还参加了一个入职培训,以加强拨款管理和报告流程,实施工作即将开始。
此次签署是在关于TCCF的发展伙伴对话之后进行的,汇聚了政府、发展伙伴和私营部门,以协调气候融资投资并塑造汤加气候韧性倡议的协调管道。
“合作是我们在应对气候变化时建立韧性汤加的最强策略,”汤加气候变化部主任卢伊萨·图伊阿菲图-马洛洛说,反映了政府、教会、民间社会和社区之间的合作关系,这一关系支撑着该基金的工作。
TCCF的运营得到了新西兰政府和联合国开发计划署太平洋韧性发展治理(Gov4Res)项目的财政和技术支持,增强了汤加气候融资和地方主导气候行动的国家系统。
Gov4Res得到了澳大利亚在汤加、新西兰高级专员、汤加努库阿洛法、KOICA斐济办公室和英国在汤加的支持。
Director-General’s Desk | FFA welcomes Vanuatu Police Commissioner
FFA was pleased to welcome the Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force, Karlshem Bongran and his delegation to FFA Headquarters in Honiara yesterday for a courtesy visit.
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight FFA’s role in supporting its 17 Members to sustainably manage their offshore fisheries resources, strengthen regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS), and maximise the social and economic benefits from the region’s tuna fisheries.
FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop highlighted that cooperation is the cornerstone of FFA’s work, with the priorities of Members guiding the Secretariat’s efforts. Through regional cooperation, FFA supports sustainable tuna fisheries management, strengthens fisheries surveillance, helps reduce losses from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and supports Members to maximise opportunities for government revenue, export earnings and employment across the tuna sector.
The delegation also visited the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC), where they gained insight into its role in regional surveillance, information sharing, and coordinated monitoring which also contributes to broader regional security.
The visit also highlighted the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) and how it enables FFA Members to coordinate fisheries surveillance, share information, and strengthen collective efforts to combat IUU fishing across the Pacific.
Commissioner Bongran acknowledged the important work FFA continues to deliver for its Members and appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the regional systems and capabilities available to Vanuatu to support their national efforts and priorities.
总干事专栏 | FFA欢迎瓦努阿图警察局局长
FFA很高兴欢迎瓦努阿图警察局局长Karlshem Bongran及其代表团于昨日访问FFA总部,进行礼节性访问。
此次访问为强调FFA在支持其17个成员国可持续管理海洋渔业资源、加强区域监测、控制与监督(MCS)以及最大化区域金枪鱼渔业的社会和经济利益方面的作用提供了机会。
FFA总干事Noan David Pakop强调,合作是FFA工作的基石,成员国的优先事项指导着秘书处的努力。通过区域合作,FFA支持可持续的金枪鱼渔业管理,加强渔业监测,帮助减少非法、未报告和无管制(IUU)捕鱼带来的损失,并支持成员国最大化政府收入、出口收益和金枪鱼行业的就业机会。
代表团还访问了FFA区域渔业监测中心(RFSC),在这里他们了解了该中心在区域监测、信息共享和协调监控方面的作用,这也有助于更广泛的区域安全。
此次访问还强调了纽埃条约附属协议(NTSA)及其如何使FFA成员国能够协调渔业监测、共享信息,并加强共同努力以打击太平洋地区的IUU捕鱼。
Bongran局长承认FFA为其成员国持续提供的重要工作,并感谢有机会进一步了解可支持瓦努阿图国家努力和优先事项的区域系统和能力。
Our staff are on the ground at the 1st Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Investment Conference at Heritage Park Hotel.
For information on our services and other Telekom-related enquiries, visit the Telekom booth and speak with our team.
We’re proud to deliver the connectivity keeping delegates connected and online throughout this landmark event.
我们的员工正在首届巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛投资会议(PNG-Solomon Islands Investment Conference)上为您服务,会议地点位于遗产公园酒店(Heritage Park Hotel)。
有关我们服务的更多信息及其他电信相关咨询,请访问电信展位,与我们的团队交流。
我们很自豪能够提供连接服务,让与会代表在这一具有里程碑意义的活动中保持在线和互联。
Our two days firstever PNG-SI Investment Forum is underway
我们为期两天的首届巴新-所罗门群岛投资论坛正在进行中
Our Telekom is proud to be the Official Communication Partner and Platinum Sponsor of the 1st Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Investment Conference, which kicks off today.
We're delivering the connectivity to keep delegates online throughout this landmark event.
Our Telekom很荣幸成为首届巴新-所罗门群岛投资会议的官方通信合作伙伴和白金赞助商,会议于今天开幕。
我们将提供网络连接,确保与会代表在这场具有里程碑意义的活动期间保持在线。
Lusiana Bulu, president of the Ba Market Vendors Association, has transformed her experience as a market vendor into a platform for advocacy, leadership, and positive changes for fellow vendors.
From selling produce at the market to sharping decisions that impact her community, Lusiana’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when women are supported to lead.
Her story highlights the importance of inclusive leadership and ensuring women have a seat at the decision-making table.
Read her story
https://zurl.co/UiRRG
卢西亚娜·布鲁(Lusiana Bulu),巴市场摊贩协会(Ba Market Vendors Association)会长,已将她作为市场摊贩的经验转化为倡导、领导和为同伴摊贩带来积极变化的平台。
从在市场上销售农产品到参与影响她社区的决策,卢西亚娜的旅程有力地提醒我们,当女性获得支持去领导时,会发生什么。
她的故事突显了包容性领导的重要性,以及确保女性在决策桌上拥有一席之地的必要性。
阅读她的故事
https://zurl.co/UiRRG
BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISIT: SEEING PORT OPERATIONS FIRST-HAND
Solomon Ports Board of Directors today visited the Ports Container Terminal and operations area to gain first-hand insight into our day-to-day operations, the systems we use, and how our teams work to deliver safe, efficient and reliable port services.
During the visit, the Board met with staff and had the opportunity to better understand our operational processes, assess the efficiency of existing systems, discuss areas for improvement, and hear directly from the people working on the ground.
The Board also visited the International Berth No. 1 Redevelopment Project, one of Solomon Ports’ major infrastructure projects, to receive an update on the progress of the works and see the development first-hand.
The visit reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening oversight, understanding our operations and supporting continuous improvement across Solomon Ports.
Watch the highlights from the visit:
DOARD OF DIRECTORS VISIT: SEEING PORT OPERATIONS FIRST-HAND
所罗门港口董事会今天访问了港口集装箱码头和运营区域,以便深入了解我们的日常运营、使用的系统以及我们的团队如何提供安全、高效和可靠的港口服务。
在访问期间,董事会与员工会面,并有机会更好地理解我们的运营流程,评估现有系统的效率,讨论改进领域,并直接听取在现场工作的人员的意见。
董事会还参观了国际泊位1号改建项目,这是所罗门港口的主要基础设施项目之一,以获取工程进展的最新情况并亲自查看开发情况。
此次访问反映了董事会加强监督、了解我们的运营并支持所罗门港口持续改进的承诺。
观看访问的亮点:
Tuesday 18 August 2026
UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION– West Kola Ridge
Solomon Water would like to inform our valued customers that there is a burst pipe at West Kola Ridge and water supply has been turned off.
Customers living in and around the following areas will be affected with low water pressure or no water at this time:
• West Kola areas
• Kolale area
• Matariu
• Forum Fisheries Agency areas
• Mbua Valley
• Tanuli
• East Kola area
• Zion
• Mudland
• Kombivatu
• Fereladoa
• Fulisango
Our maintenance team is on site currently working to fix the burst.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Please call Customer Care for more information.
Phone: 44700
Email: service@solomonwater.com.sb
Website:
2026年8月18日
UNPLANNED WATER DISRUPTION– West Kola Ridge
所罗门水务公司(Solomon Water)想要通知我们的尊贵客户,西科拉岭发生了管道爆裂,供水已被切断。
居住在以下地区的客户将受到低水压或无水的影响:
• 西科拉地区
• 科拉雷地区
• 马塔里乌
• 渔业论坛机构区域
• 姆布阿谷
• 塔努利
• 东科拉地区
• 锡安
• 泥地
• 康比瓦图
• 费雷拉多阿
• 富利桑戈
我们的维护团队目前正在现场修复管道爆裂。
我们为带来的不便表示歉意,并感谢您的理解。
如需更多信息,请致电客户服务。
电话:44700
电子邮件:service@solomonwater.com.sb
网站:
SUPPORTING S-LEAGUE ⚽📱
We are pleased to donate two brand-new handsets to the S-League organizing committee to support the implementation of M-Slen transactions for match entry at Lawson Tama.
Earlier this year, S-League adopted M-Slen as the official platform for football fans to purchase match entry. While this is a new adjustment, we commend the organizing committee for embracing the initiative and working towards a more efficient entry process.
S-League representative Junior Siosi received the handsets on behalf of the organizing committee from one of our staff members.
We remain committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to the development of local football.
Support our local teams and enjoy the games at Lawson Tama.
SUPPORTING S-LEAGUE ⚽📱
我们很高兴向S联赛组织委员会捐赠两部全新的手机,以支持在劳森·塔马(Lawson Tama)进行比赛入场的M-Slen交易实施。
今年早些时候,S联赛采用M-Slen作为足球迷购买比赛入场的官方平台。虽然这是一个新的调整,但我们赞扬组织委员会接受这一倡议,并致力于实现更高效的入场流程。
S联赛代表朱尼尔·西奥西(Junior Siosi)代表组织委员会从我们的员工手中接收了手机。
我们将继续支持有助于当地足球发展的倡议。
支持我们的地方球队,享受在劳森·塔马的比赛。
🌍The two-day Fiji Innovation Hub Showcase 2026 brought together entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to turn ideas into new opportunities for Fiji and the Pacific.
💡Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Ariff Ali emphasized: “Innovation is no longer a peripheral issue. It is central to Fiji’s economic future.”
🚀The Showcase highlighted how mentorship, finance, and partnerships can unlock innovation, enterprise and transform ideas into impactful solutions for resilience and growth.
Tanya Cumbermack-May, UNDP Operations Manager, said: " It (Fiji Innovation Hub) creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to collaborate, access mentorship, strengthen their business models, and develop investable solutions capable of attracting both local and international investment."
This is an initiative of the Pacific Digital Economy Programme supported by the European Union in the Pacific, Australian High Commission, Fiji and New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji.
The Programme is jointly implemented by UNDP and United Nations Capital Development Fund.
🌍为期两天的2026年斐济创新中心展示会汇聚了企业家、投资者和行业领袖,将创意转化为斐济和太平洋的新机遇。
💡斐济储备银行行长阿里夫·阿里(Ariff Ali)强调:“创新不再是边缘问题。它是斐济经济未来的核心。”
🚀展示会突显了如何通过指导、融资和合作伙伴关系来解锁创新、企业,并将创意转化为具有影响力的解决方案,以实现韧性和增长。
联合国开发计划署(UNDP)运营经理塔尼亚·坎伯马克-梅(Tanya Cumbermack-May)表示:“(斐济创新中心)为企业家创造了合作的机会,获取指导,强化商业模式,并开发能够吸引本地和国际投资的可投资解决方案。”
这是太平洋数字经济计划的一项倡议,得到了欧洲联盟在太平洋、澳大利亚高专、斐济和新西兰高专的支持。
该计划由联合国开发计划署和联合国资本发展基金共同实施。
We’re pleased to assist Moses Jnr Aunama, founder of TMC foundation - Our Journey -, as he continues his meaningful community work with local youths in and around his area.We believe in supporting positive influences within our communities, and we look forward to working further with TMC Foundation through some of its upcoming youth engagement programs.All the best, Moses! Keep up the great work and continue making a positive difference in the communities you serve. 🙌
我们很高兴能够支持TMC基金会的创始人摩西·阿乌纳马(Moses Jnr Aunama),他继续在其所在地区与当地青年开展有意义的社区工作。我们相信支持社区内的积极影响,并期待通过即将开展的一些青年参与项目与TMC基金会进一步合作。祝一切顺利,摩西!继续保持出色的工作,为你所服务的社区带来积极的变化。🙌
Built tough. For people who work tougher. 💪Meet the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7, the rugged phone made to survive where others fail. Drops, dust, water, the worksite, the outdoors, the daily grind. This one keeps going when the going gets rough.🛡️ Rugged, durable build that takes a beating📸 50MP camera for sharp shots in any condition📺 6.6" smooth display, clear even outdoors⚙️ MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ performance🔋 Reliable power for a full day's workPerfect for tradies, field workers, farmers, fishermen, and anyone who needs a phone as tough as they are.Only $3,676.Grab yours at your nearest Our Telekom foneshop.Tag someone who's hard on their phone. 👇
坚固耐用。为那些更艰苦工作的人而设计。💪介绍三星Galaxy XCover 7,这款坚固的手机能够在其他手机失效的地方生存。跌落、灰尘、水、工地、户外、日常磨损。这款手机在艰难时刻依然坚挺。🛡️ 坚固耐用的设计,能够承受冲击📸 50MP相机,任何条件下都能拍出清晰照片📺 6.6英寸流畅显示屏,户外也清晰可见⚙️ MediaTek Dimensity 6100+性能🔋 可靠的电力,支持整天工作非常适合工人、田野工作者、农民、渔民,以及任何需要一部和他们一样坚固的手机的人。仅售$3,676。在您最近的我们的电信门店购买。标记一个对手机要求苛刻的人。👇
When your technology just works, your business is free to grow.Every minute your systems are down is a minute your business isn't moving. Slow networks, security worries, IT problems that pull your team away from what matters, they all add up.Our Telekom's Expert Managed IT Services take that weight off your shoulders. From networking and security to desktop support, we keep your business connected, protected, and running smoothly, so you can focus on what you do best.
当您的技术正常运作时,您的业务可以自由成长。每一分钟您的系统停机,您的业务就停滞不前。缓慢的网络、安全隐患、IT问题让您的团队无法专注于重要事务,这些问题都在不断累积。我们的电信(Our Telekom)专家管理IT服务将这些负担从您肩上卸下。从网络和安全到桌面支持,我们保持您的业务连接、受保护并顺利运行,让您可以专注于您最擅长的事情。
UNDP Pacific recently supported Tonga’s efforts to put its Whistleblower Protection Act into practice, through a four-day workshop bringing together the Anti-Corruption Commissioner of Tonga, United Nations Development Programme - Seoul Policy Centre - UNDP 서울정책센터 and the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea.The workshop combines Korea’s experience with Tonga’s own context, looking at practical systems for safe reporting, handling disclosures, responding to retaliation and strengthening institutional accountability.It’s about moving from legislation to systems that people can trust and ensuring those who speak up are protected.The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea through the SDG Partnerships programme.
联合国开发计划署太平洋地区最近支持汤加努力将其《举报人保护法》付诸实践,通过为期四天的研讨会,汇聚了汤加反腐败专员、联合国开发计划署首尔政策中心和韩国反腐败与民权委员会的代表。此次研讨会结合了韩国的经验与汤加的实际情况,探讨安全举报、处理披露、应对报复和加强机构问责的实用系统。这项工作旨在从立法转向人们可以信任的系统,并确保那些发声的人受到保护。该倡议得到了韩国外交部通过可持续发展目标伙伴关系项目的支持。
We are thankful to have been part of the Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA) Career Connect Event held at the Mendana Hotel on Tuesday last week. Our two staff members were present and had the opportunity to assist attendees by providing information and responding to important inquiries throughout the event.We appreciate the opportunity to connect, engage, and contribute to such a meaningful initiative. We look forward to participating in more similar events and strengthening our collaboration with SIAAA in the future.Thank you to SIAAA for bringing everyone together and creating a valuable platform for connection and opportunity.
我们感谢能够参与上周二在门达纳酒店举行的所罗门群岛澳大利亚校友协会(SIAAA)职业连接活动。我们的两名员工在场,并有机会通过提供信息和回答重要咨询来协助与会者。我们感谢能够连接、参与并为这样有意义的倡议做出贡献。我们期待未来参与更多类似活动,并加强与SIAAA的合作。感谢SIAAA将大家聚集在一起,创造了一个有价值的连接和机会平台。
Sixteen vessels of interest (VOIs) were identified during Operation Island Chief 2026 (OPIC26), one of the higher numbers recorded in recent FFA coordinated regional surveillance operations, as Members and partners stepped up fisheries monitoring activities across the region.
The two-week long operation, coordinated by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) from 3-14 August, also resulted in four vessels being apprehended.
Personnel taking part in Operation Island Chief 2026 stationed at the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre at the FFA Headquarters in Honiara. Photo: FFA
The operation ran for two weeks, covering approximately 27.5 million square kilometres of Pacific waters. Photo: FFA
OPIC26 covered approximately 27.5 million square kilometres of Pacific waters, monitoring the activities of more than 3,000 fishing vessels operating within the Area of Operation.
The operation involved extensive aerial and surface surveillance across the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of 11 FFA Members and adjacent high seas areas. Participating Members were Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Naoero, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The operation was supported by members of the Pacific Quadrilateral Defence Coordination Group (Pacific QUADs) and Fisheries Analysts - Australia, France, New Zealand and the United States - through the provision of surveillance assets and other operational support. The Operation was supported by FFA Monitor, Control and Surveillance tools plus additional input from partners; Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, Pacific Community (SPC), Joint Analytical Cell, Global Fishing Watch, Hawkeye 360, Starboard and Canadian Dark Vessel Detection.
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force taking part in Operation Island Chief. Photo: PNG Defence Force
Samoa police doing patrols at sea during Operation Island Chief 2026. Photo: Samoa Police Maritime Wing
Security officials of the Republic of Marshall Islands conducting an inspection onboard a fishing vessel during Operation Island Chief 2026. Photo: RMI Sea Patrol
Fisheries and security officials of Naoero take part in Operation Island Chief 2026. Photo: Naero Police Maritime Unit
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) deployed a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft, crew and support personnel to the Solomon Islands to support Operation Island Chief 2026. Photo: ADF
Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force during Operation Island Chief 2026. Photo: NZDF
The outcome reflects the increasingly targeted nature of regional surveillance operations, combining intelligence analysis, satellite and remote-sensing technology, aerial surveillance, surface patrols and vessel inspections to identify activities requiring further investigation by Members.
"Operation Island Chief has again demonstrated the value of our collective efforts to detect and respond to IUU [illegal, unreported and unregulated] fishing, which remains a serious threat to the sustainability of our region's valuable tuna resources," FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop acknowledged following the close briefing of OPIC26 at the FFA Headquarters in Honiara on Friday.
"The identification of 16 vessels of interest is a significant outcome from this operation and demonstrates the strength of our increasingly targeted approach to regional surveillance. These results reflect the growing capability of our Members, supported by intelligence, technology and strong partnerships, to identify activities of concern and protect our vast ocean areas."
FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop at the opening briefing of Operation Island Chief 2026 held at the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre in Honiara. Photo: FFA
A key highlight of OPIC26 was the use of Pacific QUAD surface and air capabilities to enable national Shiprider arrangements for the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
RMI Sea Patrol officers with the US Coast Guard during Operation Island Chief 2026. Photo: RMI Sea Patrol
National officers from the Marshall Islands embarked aboard United States Coast Guard vessels, allowing them to conduct fisheries patrols and boarding activities under their respective national authorities. This was complimented by Solomon Island officials joining the Royal Australian C-27J Spartan crews for aerial surveillance within the Solomon Island EEZ.
Operation Island Chief 2026 by the numbers
Operation Island Chief covered approximately 27.5 million square kilometres of Pacific waters monitoring over 3,000 vessels operating the Area of Operation.
During the operation:
10,884 satellite detections were analysed
92 vessel sightings
133 vessels were boarded and inspected
45 vessel contacts with high risk IUU assessments
16 vessels of interest (VOI) were identified
4 vessels were detained or apprehended
Information relating to vessels identified during the operation has been referred to the relevant national authorities for assessment and any follow-up action in accordance with their respective national processes.
Operation Island Chief also provided an opportunity to strengthen the skills and operational experience of fisheries and maritime personnel from across FFA Members.
Twenty-five secondees from participating Members were deployed to FFA's Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC) in Honiara, which served as the main regional coordination centre for the operation.
Operation Island Chief 2026 coordination team based at the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre in Honiara. Photo: FFA
The secondees included personnel from national fisheries agencies, maritime units, navies and police services, working alongside FFA specialists to monitor the regional surveillance picture, analyse information and support national surveillance activities.
The group brought together experienced surveillance personnel and officers participating in a regional operation for the first time, allowing knowledge and operational experience to be shared between Members.
FFA provides ongoing technical support and capacity development to its Members in monitoring, control and surveillance, alongside the regional systems and coordination arrangements that support collective fisheries surveillance operations.
Operation Island Chief is part of FFA's programme of regional monitoring, control and surveillance operations, bringing together Members and partners to support compliance with fisheries rules and strengthen the protection of the Pacific region's fisheries resources.
HONIARA, 17 AUGUST 2026
Media Contacts:
Emily V. Moli
FFA Communications Manager
e: emily.moli@ffa.int
Ernest Ta'asi
FFA Communications Officer
e: ernest.ta'asi@ffa.int
Priscilla Ragu
FFA Communications Officer
e: priscilla.ragu@ffa.int
About Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
FFA assists its 17 Members to sustainably manage fishery resources that fall within their 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). FFA provides expertise, technical assistance and other support to its members who make decisions about their tuna resources and participate in regional decision making on tuna management. Find out more here: www.ffa.int
在2026年岛屿首领行动(Operation Island Chief 2026,OPIC26)期间,识别出16艘关注船只(VOIs),这是近期太平洋渔业论坛(FFA)协调的区域监测行动中记录的较高数字之一,成员国和合作伙伴加强了该地区的渔业监测活动。
为期两周的行动由太平洋渔业论坛(FFA)协调,时间为8月3日至14日,期间还抓获了四艘船只。
参与2026年岛屿首领行动的人员驻扎在霍尼亚拉的FFA总部FFA区域渔业监测中心。照片:FFA
该行动持续了两周,覆盖了约2750万平方公里的太平洋水域。照片:FFA
OPIC26覆盖了约2750万平方公里的太平洋水域,监测了在行动区域内运营的3000多艘渔船的活动。
该行动涉及对11个FFA成员国的专属经济区(EEZ)及邻近公海区域进行广泛的空中和水面监测。参与的成员国包括澳大利亚、密克罗尼西亚联邦、斐济、基里巴斯、马绍尔群岛、瑙鲁、新西兰、帕劳、巴布亚新几内亚、萨摩亚、所罗门群岛、图瓦卢和瓦努阿图。
该行动得到了太平洋四方防务协调小组(Pacific QUADs)和来自澳大利亚、法国、新西兰和美国的渔业分析师的支持,提供了监测资产和其他操作支持。该行动还得到了FFA监测、控制和监督工具的支持,以及来自合作伙伴的额外投入;包括西部中太平洋渔业委员会、太平洋共同体(SPC)、联合分析小组、全球捕鱼观察、Hawkeye 360、Starboard和加拿大黑船探测。
参与岛屿首领行动的巴布亚新几内亚国防军。照片:PNG国防军
萨摩亚警方在2026年岛屿首领行动期间进行海上巡逻。照片:萨摩亚海事警察分队
马绍尔群岛共和国的安全官员在2026年岛屿首领行动期间对一艘渔船进行检查。照片:RMI海上巡逻
瑙鲁的渔业和安全官员参与2026年岛屿首领行动。照片:瑙鲁海事警察单位
澳大利亚国防军(ADF)部署了一架皇家澳大利亚空军C-27J Spartan飞机、机组人员和支持人员前往所罗门群岛,以支持2026年岛屿首领行动。照片:ADF
新西兰皇家空军成员在2026年岛屿首领行动期间。照片:NZDF
此次行动的结果反映了区域监视行动日益针对性的特点,结合了情报分析、卫星和遥感技术、空中监视、海面巡逻和船只检查,以识别需要进一步调查的活动。
“岛屿首领行动再次证明了我们共同努力检测和应对IUU(非法、未报告和无管制)捕鱼的价值,这仍然对我们地区宝贵的金枪鱼资源的可持续性构成严重威胁,”太平洋渔业管理局(FFA)总干事诺安·大卫·帕科普在霍尼亚拉FFA总部对OPIC26的简报后表示。
“识别出16艘关注船只是此次行动的重要成果,展示了我们日益针对性的区域监视方法的强大。这些结果反映了我们成员国在情报、技术和强大合作伙伴关系的支持下,识别关注活动和保护我们广阔海域的能力不断增强。”
FFA总干事诺安·大卫·帕科普在霍尼亚拉FFA区域渔业监视中心举行的2026年岛屿首领行动开幕简报会上。照片:FFA
OPIC26的一个关键亮点是利用太平洋四国(Pacific QUAD)的海面和空中能力,以支持马绍尔群岛的国家船员安排。
马绍尔群岛海警官员与美国海岸警卫队在2026年岛屿首领行动期间。照片:马绍尔群岛海警
马绍尔群岛的国家官员登上美国海岸警卫队的船只,使他们能够在各自国家的授权下进行渔业巡逻和登船活动。此举得到了所罗门群岛官员的支持,他们与皇家澳大利亚C-27J Spartan机组人员一起进行所罗门群岛专属经济区的空中监视。
2026年岛屿首领行动的数字
岛屿首领行动覆盖了约2750万平方公里的太平洋水域,监测了3000多艘在行动区域内运营的船只。
在行动期间:
分析了10,884次卫星探测
92次船只目击
133艘船只被登船检查
45艘船只的接触被评估为高风险IUU
识别出16艘关注船只(VOI)
4艘船只被扣留或逮捕
在此次行动中识别出的船只信息已转交相关国家当局进行评估,并根据各自国家的程序采取后续行动。
岛屿首席行动还为加强来自FFA成员国的渔业和海事人员的技能和操作经验提供了机会。
来自参与成员国的25名借调人员被派往霍尼亚拉的FFA区域渔业监测中心(RFSC),该中心作为此次行动的主要区域协调中心。
岛屿首席行动2026协调团队驻扎在霍尼亚拉的FFA区域渔业监测中心。照片:FFA
借调人员包括来自国家渔业机构、海事单位、海军和警察服务的人员,与FFA专家一起工作,监测区域监测情况,分析信息并支持国家监测活动。
该小组汇集了经验丰富的监测人员和首次参与区域行动的官员,促进了成员之间知识和操作经验的共享。
FFA为其成员提供持续的技术支持和能力发展,帮助监测、控制和监督,同时支持集体渔业监测行动的区域系统和协调安排。
岛屿首席行动是FFA区域监测、控制和监督行动计划的一部分,旨在汇集成员和合作伙伴,支持遵守渔业规则并加强对太平洋地区渔业资源的保护。
霍尼亚拉,2026年8月17日
媒体联系人:
Emily V. Moli
FFA通讯经理
e: emily.moli@ffa.int
Ernest Ta'asi
FFA通讯官员
e: ernest.ta'asi@ffa.int
Priscilla Ragu
FFA通讯官员
e: priscilla.ragu@ffa.int
关于太平洋岛国论坛渔业署(FFA)
FFA协助其17个成员国可持续管理位于其200海里专属经济区(EEZ)内的渔业资源。FFA为其成员提供专业知识、技术援助和其他支持,帮助他们做出有关金枪鱼资源的决策,并参与金枪鱼管理的区域决策。欲了解更多信息,请访问:www.ffa.int
Sunday 16 August 2026WATER RESTORATION NOTICE: KONGULAI WATER SOURCESolomon Water would like to advise our valued customers that the Kongulai Water Source has now been reinstated following the completion of repair works on the burst pipe.Please note that it may take up to 48 hours for our water supply systems at Tasahe, Titinge, Lengakiki, Skyline and East Kola to fully recover following the restoration.Customers may continue to experience low water pressure or no water while the system gradually recovers.If you are still experiencing no water or low water pressure after 48 hours, please call 44700 or send us a message on Messenger with your water meter account number and contact details.Solomon Water thanks our valued customers for their patience and understanding during the disruption.For more information, please contact Customer Care:Phone: 44700Email: service@solomonwater.com.sbWebsite: www.solomonwater.com.sb
2026年8月16日,星期日WATER RESTORATION NOTICE: KONGULAI WATER SOURCE所罗门水务公司(Solomon Water)想要通知我们的尊贵客户,孔古莱水源在破裂管道的修复工作完成后已恢复供水。Please note that it may take up to 48 hours for our water supply systems at Tasahe, Titinge, Lengakiki, Skyline and East Kola to fully recover following the restoration.客户在系统逐步恢复期间可能会继续经历低水压或无水。如果您在48小时后仍然没有水或水压低,请拨打44700或通过Messenger发送消息,提供您的水表账户号码和联系方式。所罗门水务公司感谢我们的尊贵客户在供水中断期间的耐心和理解。如需更多信息,请联系客户服务:电话:44700电子邮件:service@solomonwater.com.sb网站:www.solomonwater.com.sb
Sunday 16 August 2026KONGULAI WATER SOURCE REMAINS CLOSEDSolomon Water would like to advise our valued customers that the Kongulai water source remains closed until further notice due to a burst pipe affecting the system.Our maintenance team is currently working to repair the burst. For the safety of our team carrying out the repair works, the Kongulai source will remain closed until works are completed.As a result, customers supplied from Tasahe, Titinge, Lengakiki, Skyline and East Kola may continue to experience low water pressure or no water during this period.Solomon Water sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience and understanding of our customers while our team works to restore supply.Further updates will be provided as works progress.For more information, please contact Customer Care:Phone: 44700Email:service@solomonwater.com.sbWebsite:www.solomonwater.com.sb
2026年8月16日,星期日孔古莱水源仍然关闭所罗门水务公司(Solomon Water)想要通知我们的尊贵客户,由于管道破裂影响了系统,孔古莱水源仍然关闭,直至另行通知。我们的维护团队正在努力修复破裂的管道。为了确保进行维修工作的团队安全,孔古莱水源将在维修完成之前保持关闭。因此,来自塔萨赫(Tasahe)、提廷格(Titinge)、伦加基基(Lengakiki)、天际线(Skyline)和东科拉(East Kola)的客户在此期间可能会继续经历低水压或无水供应。所罗门水务公司对造成的不便表示诚挚的歉意,并感谢客户在我们的团队努力恢复供水期间的耐心和理解。随着工作的进展,将提供进一步的更新。如需更多信息,请联系客户服务:电话:44700电子邮件:service@solomonwater.com.sb网站:www.solomonwater.com.sb
How many shades of blue can one destination have? From snorkelling vibrant coral reefs and paddling alongside sea turtles to fishing at sunset and enjoying a beach barbecue on historic Kennedy Island, five days in the Western Province is enough to make you wonder why you didn't visit sooner.Read the full story in the latest issue of our in-flight magazine and start planning your own Solomon Islands adventure with our flight schedules: https://www.flysolomons.com/explore/flight-schedules
一个目的地可以有多少种蓝色?从浮潜五彩斑斓的珊瑚礁、与海龟一起划船,到在日落时分垂钓和在历史悠久的肯尼迪岛享受海滩烧烤,在西部省的五天足以让你想知道为什么你没有更早来这里。在我们最新一期的航班杂志中阅读完整故事,并根据我们的航班时刻表开始规划你自己的所罗门群岛冒险: https://www.flysolomons.com/explore/flight-schedules
Friday 14 August 2026
UNPLANNED SHUTDOWN - KONGULAI SOURCE CLOSED
Solomon Water would like to inform our valued customers that due to high turbidity caused by current heavy rainfall in the catchment area, water supply from our Kongulai source is closed until further notice.
Turbidity is a measurement of how cloudy the water is in surface water sources and can be caused by silt, mud, algae, or other particles in the water.
The action to turn off supply is necessary to ensure we do not supply water that is unsafe for drink or use. Our disinfection process cannot kill any bacteria when there is high turbidity which makes it unsafe and poses health risks to customers. High turbidity in water will also clog pipes and customers facilities.
Most customers feeding from Kongulai will experience low pressure or no water. Customers currently receiving water are advised to boil all water for drinking or consumption.
We are currently monitoring the source turbidity and we will keep you informed.
Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your understanding.
For more information please contact Customer Care Service.
Phone: 44700
Email: service@solomonwater.com.sb
Website: www.solomonwater.com.sb
2026年8月14日,星期五
非计划停水 - Kongulai 水源关闭
所罗门水务公司(Solomon Water)希望通知我们的尊贵客户,由于集水区当前强降雨造成的高浊度,来自我们Kongulai水源的供水已关闭,直至另行通知。
浊度是衡量地表水源水体浑浊程度的指标,可能由水中的淤泥、泥土、藻类或其他颗粒物引起。
关闭供水的措施是必要的,以确保我们不提供不安全的饮用水或使用水。当浊度高时,我们的消毒过程无法杀死任何细菌,这使得水不安全,并对客户构成健康风险。水中的高浊度还会堵塞管道和客户设施。
大多数从Kongulai供水的客户将会经历低水压或无水供应。目前正在接收水的客户被建议将所有饮用水煮沸后再使用。
我们正在监测水源的浊度,并将及时向您通报。
感谢您的耐心,我们感谢您的理解。
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
网站:www.solomonwater.com.sb
FIVE DAYS TO GO!
We're honored and pleased to announce that Andrew Schloeffel, Deputy High Commissioner of the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands, and Dr. Chris Vehe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), will be joining us as speakers for the 1st PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference happening next week in Honiara!
Conference Dates: 19–20 August 2026
Venue: Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara
Theme: "From Opportunity to Investment: Building the PNG–Solomon Islands Growth Corridor"
Don't miss this landmark event! See you there!
Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands Tina River Hydro Project @MinistryMinesEnergyRuralElectrification
还有五天!
我们很荣幸地宣布,澳大利亚驻所罗门群岛高级专员公署副专员安德鲁·施洛费尔(Andrew Schloeffel)和矿业、能源与农村电气化部(MMERE)常秘克里斯·维赫(Dr. Chris Vehe)将作为演讲嘉宾参加下周在霍尼亚拉举行的首届巴新-所罗门群岛投资会议!
会议日期:2026年8月19日至20日
地点:霍尼亚拉遗产公园酒店
主题:“从机遇到投资:建设巴新-所罗门群岛增长走廊”
不要错过这一里程碑式的活动!期待与您相见!
澳大利亚驻所罗门群岛高级专员公署 Tina River 水电项目 @MinistryMinesEnergyRuralElectrification
Connecting the 1st Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Investment Conference
Our Telekom is proud to come on board as the Official Communication Partner and a Platinum Sponsor of the 1st Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Investment Conference.
As Communication Partner, we are delivering a dedicated high-capacity connectivity setup to keep delegates seamlessly online throughout the event including high-speed fibre internet, prepaid data bundles, full onsite technical support across both days, and SIM support for arriving participants at our airport booth.
The partnership was formalised this morning, with Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO James Dolarii and Our Telekom Head of Commercial Francis Wa’ahero signing the agreement.
We look forward to helping make this landmark conference a well-connected success.
连接首届巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛投资会议
我们的电信公司自豪地成为首届巴布亚新几内亚-所罗门群岛投资会议的官方通信合作伙伴和白金赞助商。
作为通信合作伙伴,我们提供专门的高容量连接设置,以确保与会代表在整个活动期间无缝在线,包括高速光纤互联网、预付数据套餐、为期两天的全面现场技术支持,以及在机场展位为到达的参与者提供SIM卡支持。
这一合作关系于今天上午正式签署,所罗门群岛商会和工业协会首席执行官詹姆斯·多拉里(James Dolarii)与我们的电信公司商业负责人弗朗西斯·瓦阿赫罗(Francis Wa’ahero)签署了协议。
我们期待着帮助使这一具有里程碑意义的会议取得良好的连接成功。
