UK Announces £10 Million Support for Pacific Climate Resilience
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £10 million in funding over the next three years to support the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), strengthening efforts to help Pacific communities respond to the impacts of climate change.
The announcement was made by UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Rosie Winterton during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau.
The funding will support locally led climate resilience initiatives across the Pacific, helping communities strengthen preparedness, adaptation and recovery from climate-related impacts.
The Pacific Resilience Facility is a Pacific-led initiative designed to provide practical, community-driven financing and solutions to climate challenges. It has been identified as a key priority by Pacific leaders and communities.
The latest UK commitment reinforces Britain's partnership with Pacific Island countries and its support for sustainable and climate-resilient development across the region.
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BY NED GAGAHE
THREE new Cabinet ministers have been sworn into office, following a major reshuffle in the GREAT Coalition Government after three ministers resigned from Cabinet over the weekend.
The three ministers were formally sworn in today at Government House, in a ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister Matthew Wale and members of his Cabinet.
They are Rexon Ramofafia, who has taken over as Minister for Finance and Treasury; Nestor Ghiro, who is now Minister for Home Affairs; and Alfred Tuasulia, who has been appointed Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs.
Ramofafia replaces Gordon Darcy Lilo as Finance and Treasury Minister after Lilo was dropped from the portfolio following the latest political changes within the Government.
Tuasulia replaces Clerzy Rore as Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, while Ghiro takes over the Home Affairs portfolio from Manasseh Maelanga.
The appointments come after three Cabinet ministers resigned over the weekend, triggering changes to several key portfolios within the GREAT Coalition Government.
The changes have resulted in a significant reshuffle of senior ministerial positions as the Government prepares for the upcoming Motion of No Confidence.
The swearing-in formally clears the way for the three new ministers to assume their respective portfolios and responsibilities.
Prime Minister Wale and his Cabinet were present at Government House to witness the ministers take their oaths of office.
The changes come at a politically sensitive time, with the Government facing a Motion of No Confidence in Parliament and the new ministers now expected to take up their responsibilities immediately.
[PM Matthew Wale (centre) with Speaker of Parliament Patterson Oti and the three newly sworn-in Cabinet ministers at Government House today.]
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THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is closely monitoring social media posts ahead of the Motion of No Confidence, with Acting Police Commissioner James Aitorea warning that threatening posts could lead to police investigations and possible prosecution.
Speaking during a press conference this morning, Commissioner Aitorea said the RSIPF’s intelligence teams are monitoring social media as part of its preparations for the motion and will follow up on posts considered threatening or likely to cause psychological effects within the community.
He said people should be mindful of what they post online, as police are able to monitor discussions and identify material that could potentially amount to an offence.
“Your police, the RS-FPF are closely monitoring the whole situation,” Aitorea said.
“Even those who share their views on social media will read between the lines and can pick up those posts and assist them for possible prosecutions.”
Aitorea said police have established protocols for dealing with information gathered from social media and would investigate posts that raise security concerns.
“For the social media news, it’s interesting, but we have a protocol in handling issues that our intelligence groups are really monitoring the social media,” he said.
He said police would follow up on issues that are threatening or could have psychological effects on other members of the community.
“We will follow on issues that are threatening or that might cause psychological effects on others in the community,” Aitorea said.
He added that people identified through such monitoring could be brought in for questioning as part of police investigations.
“And we will bring them in for interrogation,” he said.
The Acting Commissioner said the current threat level surrounding the Motion of No Confidence remains low.
However, he said the RSIPF would not become complacent and would step up security arrangements to deal with anyone planning or organising unrest.
Aitorea said a large number of police officers are currently preparing for the operation, which commenced today.
He said officers would undergo a briefing as part of preparations for the security operation, which is expected to continue through the weekend and up until the day of the Motion of No Confidence.
The Acting Commissioner also appealed to members of the public to work with the RSIPF to maintain peace during the political process.
He stressed that the RSIPF remains a neutral organisation and does not affiliate itself with politics.
“RSIPF is a neutral organisation that does not affiliate with politics,” Aitorea said.
He urged the public to report any police officers suspected of becoming involved in political activities directly to his office or the police investigation team.
Aitorea said the priority of the RSIPF is to maintain a peaceful environment and ensure that the country’s political leaders exercise their mandates and duties through the democratic process.
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POLICE MONITORING SOCIAL MEDIA AHEAD OF MONC, WARNS OF ARRESTS
Acting Commissioner of Police James Aitorea has warned members of the public that police are actively monitoring social media posts ahead of Monday’s Motion of No Confidence (MONC) sitting in Parliament.
Aitorea said the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is monitoring online activity and will follow up on posts and comments considered threatening or likely to have a psychological impact on other people.
Speaking at his first media conference today, the Acting Commissioner warned that people who make threatening posts could be arrested and interrogated by police.
He said police would follow up matters that could threaten individuals or cause fear and psychological harm to others.
The warning comes as Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s three-month-old Government faces a Motion of No Confidence following the tabling of the motion in Parliament on Saturday.
Police have already commenced security preparations ahead of Monday’s sitting, with a significant number of officers expected to be deployed.
Listen to Acting Commissioner James Aitorea’s comments on police monitoring of social media and the warning to the public.
police monitoring social media ahead of monc, Warns of arrests
代理警察局长詹姆斯·艾托雷(James Aitorea)警告公众,警方正在积极监控社交媒体帖子,以应对周一在国会举行的不信任动议(MONC)会议。
艾托雷表示,所罗门群岛皇家警察部队(RSIPF)正在监控在线活动,并将跟进被认为具有威胁性或可能对他人产生心理影响的帖子和评论。
在今天的首次新闻发布会上,代理局长警告说,发布威胁性帖子的人可能会被警方逮捕和审问。
他说,警方将跟进可能威胁个人或对他人造成恐惧和心理伤害的事项。
这一警告是在总理马修·韦尔(Matthew Wale)三个月大的政府面临不信任动议的背景下发出的,该动议于周六在国会提交。
警方已经开始为周一的会议做好安全准备,预计将部署大量警员。
请听代理局长詹姆斯·艾托雷关于警方监控社交媒体及对公众的警告的评论。
Children urged to play greater role in Solomon Islands’ climate response
Children and young people must be given greater opportunities to understand and respond to the growing impacts of climate change and climate-related loss and damage, officials and development partners have stressed.
The call was made during the two-day “Klaemet Tok Stori from Pikinini in Solomon Islands”, held at Heritage Park from September 1 to 2 and organised by World Vision Solomon Islands.
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children urged to play greater role in solomon islands’ climate response
官员和发展伙伴强调,儿童和年轻人必须获得更多机会,以理解和应对气候变化及气候相关损失和损害的日益影响。
这一呼吁是在“所罗门群岛儿童气候对话”(Klaemet Tok Stori from Pikinini in Solomon Islands)为期两天的活动中提出的,该活动于9月1日至2日在遗产公园举行,由世界宣明会所罗门群岛分会组织。
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AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS GROWTH OF LOCAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES
4 SEPTEMBER 2026
Australia is supporting the Solomon Islands construction sector to address one of its biggest challenges – accessing the finance that local businesses need to expand.
Over 50 company representatives gathered in Honiara to attend the Australia-supported Access to Finance workshop, connecting local contractors with banks, financial institutions and business support organisations.
Representatives from BSP, Credit Corporation, Development Bank of Solomon Islands, Business Link Pacific and Australia’s Strongim Bisnis shared practical advice on what businesses need when applying for finance, including good financial records, managing cash flow and meeting business requirements.
Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach said access to finance was key to supporting local businesses to grow and take the Solomon Islands construction sector to the next level in infrastructure delivery.
“The majority of Australian-supported infrastructure is delivered by Solomon Islanders, and we’re proud to support strong local businesses to grow across the country as we work together to deliver the infrastructure communities need to prosper and grow,” High Commissioner Roach said.
“By strengthening financial management and understanding how to access finance, local contractors are better placed to seize new opportunities.”
Workshop participant, Rakei Soaki of Azimuth Survey said the workshop provided useful information to apply to their day-to-day operations.
“This has helped us better understand what banks and financial institutions look for, and why keeping good financial records is important,” Mr Soaki said.
“It also gave us a better understanding of the finance options available to help businesses grow and invest in the equipment and resources we need.”
During the workshop, participants learned about keeping accurate business records, separating business and personal finances, managing cash flow and understanding what lenders look for when considering loan applications.
Financial institutions also shared information on products that can help businesses purchase equipment, support project delivery and expand their operations.
The workshop forms part of Australia’s ongoing support to strengthen Solomon Islands' infrastructure sector to keep more of the benefits of infrastructure investment within Solomon Islands.
AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS GROWTH OF LOCAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES
2026年9月4日
澳大利亚正在支持所罗门群岛的建筑行业,以应对其面临的最大挑战之一——获取当地企业扩展所需的资金。
超过50家公司的代表聚集在霍尼亚拉,参加由澳大利亚支持的融资获取研讨会,旨在将当地承包商与银行、金融机构和商业支持组织联系起来。
来自BSP、信用公司、所罗门群岛发展银行、商业链接太平洋和澳大利亚Strongim Bisnis的代表分享了申请融资时企业需要的实用建议,包括良好的财务记录、现金流管理和满足商业要求。
澳大利亚高级专员杰夫·罗奇(Jeff Roach)表示,获取融资是支持当地企业成长的关键,有助于将所罗门群岛的建筑行业提升到基础设施交付的新水平。
“绝大多数由澳大利亚支持的基础设施项目是由所罗门群岛人交付的,我们为支持全国范围内强大的当地企业成长而感到自豪,因为我们共同努力交付社区所需的基础设施,以促进和发展。”罗奇高级专员说。
“通过加强财务管理和了解如何获取融资,当地承包商能够更好地抓住新机会。”
研讨会参与者、Azimuth Survey的拉凯·索基(Rakei Soaki)表示,研讨会提供了有用的信息,可以应用于他们的日常运营。
“这帮助我们更好地理解银行和金融机构所看重的内容,以及保持良好财务记录的重要性。”索基先生说。
“这也让我们更好地理解可用的融资选项,以帮助企业成长并投资于我们所需的设备和资源。”
在研讨会期间,参与者学习了如何保持准确的商业记录、分开商业和个人财务、管理现金流以及了解贷方在考虑贷款申请时所看重的内容。
金融机构还分享了可以帮助企业购买设备、支持项目交付和扩展运营的产品信息。
该研讨会是澳大利亚持续支持所罗门群岛基础设施行业的一部分,旨在将更多基础设施投资的收益留在所罗门群岛。
POLICE STEP UP SECURITY AHEAD OF MONC SITTING
Acting Commissioner of Police James Aitorea has assured the public that the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is prepared to provide the necessary security for Monday’s Motion of No Confidence (MONC) sitting in Parliament.
Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s three-month-old GREAT Coalition Government is facing a no-confidence vote after a motion was filed in Parliament on Saturday.
Speaking at his first media conference this morning, Aitorea said police had already commenced preparations for the parliamentary sitting and would step up security operations in the lead-up to Monday.
He said a good number of police officers would be deployed on the day to ensure the safety and security of Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff and members of the public.
Aitorea said police were prepared to respond to the situation and would maintain security throughout the MONC process.
He confirmed that police operations had already commenced today as part of preparations for Monday’s sitting.
The Acting Commissioner urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with police as officers carry out their duties.
The security preparations come as political tensions remain high following the filing of the no-confidence motion against the Wale Government.
Watch Acting Commissioner James Aitorea’s brief comment on police preparations for Monday’s MONC sitting.
police step up security ahead of monc sitting
代理警察局长詹姆斯·艾托雷(James Aitorea)向公众保证,所罗门群岛皇家警察部队(RSIPF)已准备好为周一的国会不信任动议(MONC)会议提供必要的安全保障。
马修·韦尔(Matthew Wale)总理的三个月大伟大联盟政府面临不信任投票,此前该动议于周六在国会提交。
在今天的首次新闻发布会上,艾托雷表示,警方已经开始为国会会议做好准备,并将在周一之前加强安全行动。
他说,届时将部署大量警员,以确保国会议员、国会工作人员和公众的安全。
艾托雷表示,警方已准备好应对局势,并将在整个不信任动议过程中维持安全。
他确认,警方的行动已于今天开始,作为周一会议准备的一部分。
代理局长呼吁公众保持冷静,并配合警方执行职务。
安全准备工作是在针对韦尔政府的不信任动议提交后,政治紧张局势依然高涨的背景下进行的。
请观看代理局长詹姆斯·艾托雷关于警方为周一不信任动议会议准备的简短评论。
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) notes with growing concern the sustained pattern of political instability that has characterised the national landscape over the course of 2026, and the disruptive effect this continues to have on private sector confidence and operations.
This year alone has seen a change in national leadership following a successful motion of no confidence, an extended period of parliamentary uncertainty, and further recent instability arising from ministerial resignations and realignments within the governing coalition. For the business community, each of these episodes brings with it a familiar set of costs: delayed decision-making within government, uncertainty around the continuity of policy and reform commitments, hesitancy among investors, and an erosion of the predictability that businesses of all sizes rely on to plan, invest, and employ.
SICCI Chairlady, Namoi Kaluae, said the private sector has borne the practical weight of this instability throughout the year.
“Our members, from small and medium enterprises to larger investors, have consistently told us the same thing this year: it is not any single event that hurts them the most, it is the uncertainty. Every change in leadership or Cabinet brings a pause in decision-making, a review of pending approvals, and a wait-and-see approach from investors and financiers. That pause has a real cost, in stalled projects, delayed financing decisions, and jobs that are not created,” said Ms Kaluae.
The Chamber emphasises that political competition and democratic accountability are legitimate and necessary features of our system of government. SICCI’s concern is not with the exercise of these processes, but with the frequency and manner in which they have recurred this year, and the cumulative toll this takes on business confidence, cost of doing business, and the country’s attractiveness to both domestic and foreign investment.
“We recognise that our political leaders operate within a complex environment, and we do not underestimate the genuine challenges of governing in this term of Parliament. What we are asking for, on behalf of the private sector, is greater consistency and continuity, particularly around economic and reform-related decisions that businesses have already committed resources toward,” Ms Kaluae added.
SICCI as the voice for business in the Solomon Islands, calls on all sides of the political divide to prioritise national economic stability and to ensure that whatever the outcome of internal political processes, key reform commitments to the private sector, including those relating to economic policy, financing, and regulatory reform, are honoured and carried forward without unnecessary delay. The Chamber further encourages open channels of dialogue between government and the private sector during periods of political transition, so that business continuity is protected regardless of changes at the political level.
SICCI remains committed to constructive engagement with the Government of Solomon Islands, whatever its composition, and stands ready to work in partnership with national leaders to safeguard investor confidence, protect jobs, and support the resilience of the private sector during this period.
Lucas Mill theft accused pleads guilty
By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN
Solomon Star, Honiara
JOHN Laulae Fenehia, also known as John Neiko, has pleaded guilty to the theft of a Lucas Mill in Isabel Province.
Fenehia entered the guilty plea when the matter came before Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court recently.
He was charged with simple larceny over the alleged theft of the machine belonging to Marovo Constituency MP Chachabule Rebi Amoi.
The matter has been adjourned to Monday next week for sentencing submissions and mitigation.
Fenehia is currently on bail.
The charge relates to allegations that between January 1 and February 25, 2026, at Litogahira, Katova District, Isabel Province, he stole the Lucas Mill without the owner’s consent.
Police allege the machine was later sold and recovered and returned to Amoi, although some parts remained outstanding.
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Le’ai Hits Six as Coast Make
Statement S-League Return
By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR
Star Sports, Honiara
Central Coast FC have marked their return to the SIFF Super League (S-League) in style, thrashing Sosa FC 9-0 in Wednesday’s midweek clash at Lawson Tama Stadium.
The defending champions were playing their first S-League match since returning from an impressive OFC Men’s Champions League campaign, where they finished runners-up.
Coast made their intentions clear early, with Hudyn Irodao and Rafa Le’ai, who scored twice, putting them 3-0 ahead at halftime.
Le’ai continued his impressive form after the break, adding four more goals to complete a six-goal haul, while Hudson Oreinema and Junior Fordney also found the net to seal a dominant victory.
The win now sees Central Coast go three wins from three matches this season.
Speaking after the match, Central Coast head coach Jacob Moli praised his players for their performance and said the focus has now shifted back to the S-League.
“It is great to return with a win. It was not an easy game, and I think my boys just returned from a big tournament.
"The feeling of playing at that level is still there with the boys, and it showed in today’s scoreline,” he said.
Moli also acknowledged the demanding schedule ahead, with Central Coast set to play a number of catch-up fixtures alongside their regular league matches.
He said managing the squad’s workload will be crucial as they look to maintain their current form.
“With this tight schedule, it will mainly be about how we manage ourselves. If we manage ourselves properly, I think it will help us continue our current form,” Moli said.
The Central Coast coach also praised star forward Le’ai, who appears to be regaining his best form following the Champions League campaign.
“He’s slowly getting back to his best, and it is also about confidence.
"It is so great to see him getting it back, which is not only great for us but also the national team,” Moli said.
With Central Coast aiming to successfully defend their S-League title for a third consecutive season, Moli admitted the challenge will be difficult with several teams also chasing the championship.
“We just have to be concentrated on the games at hand, and it has always been our focus to defend our title,” he said.
Meanwhile, another exciting round of fixtures is scheduled for this weekend at Lawson Tama Stadium as the S-League enters Matchweek Eight.
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Le’ai Hits Six as Coast Make
Statement S-League Return
By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR
Star Sports, Honiara
中央海岸足球俱乐部(Central Coast FC)在SIFF超级联赛(S-League)复出时以9-0的比分痛击索萨足球俱乐部(Sosa FC),在周三的中场比赛中展现了风采。
作为卫冕冠军,他们是在结束了令人印象深刻的OFC男子冠军联赛(OFC Men’s Champions League)后,首次参加S联赛比赛,并获得亚军。
中央海岸早早明确了他们的意图,哈丁·伊罗达(Hudyn Irodao)和拉法·勒艾(Rafa Le’ai)各进两球,上半场以3-0领先。
勒艾在下半场继续保持出色状态,再进四球,完成六球的壮举,而哈德森·奥雷内马(Hudson Oreinema)和小福德尼(Junior Fordney)也为球队进球,锁定了这场主导胜利。
这场胜利使中央海岸在本赛季的三场比赛中取得三场胜利。
赛后,中央海岸主教练雅各布·莫利(Jacob Moli)称赞了球员们的表现,并表示现在的重点已回到S联赛。
“能够以胜利回归真是太好了。这不是一场轻松的比赛,我认为我的球员刚刚从一场大型比赛中归来。
“在那个水平比赛的感觉仍然在球员们身上,并在今天的比分中体现出来,”他说。
莫利还承认,接下来的赛程非常紧张,中央海岸将与常规联赛比赛一起进行多场补赛。
他说,管理球队的工作量将是关键,因为他们希望保持当前的状态。
“在这个紧凑的赛程中,主要是我们如何管理自己。如果我们妥善管理自己,我认为这将有助于我们继续保持当前的状态,”莫利说。
中央海岸教练还称赞了明星前锋勒艾,他似乎在冠军联赛后逐渐恢复最佳状态。
“他正在慢慢恢复最佳状态,这也与信心有关。
“看到他找回状态真是太好了,这不仅对我们有利,对国家队也是如此,”莫利说。
中央海岸希望成功卫冕S联赛冠军,莫利承认挑战将很艰巨,因为还有几支球队也在争夺冠军。
“我们只需专注于手头的比赛,我们一直以来的目标就是捍卫我们的冠军头衔,”他说。
与此同时,本周末在劳森·塔马体育场(Lawson Tama Stadium)将迎来另一轮激动人心的比赛,S联赛进入第八轮。
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LOs REJECT MINERS
Gold Ridge landowners reject mining applications for their lands, Minister Manuari clarifies upholding due process
Gold Ridge landowners of the Garavu and Manukiki tribes have called on Mines Minister Derick Manuari over what they claim is a breach of the Mines Act and preference being given to certain mining companies over landowners’ choice.
Minister Manuari has responded, clarifying that there has been no breach of the Act and that the normal process of “first come, first serve” in applications for licences has been observed.
Representatives of the Garavu and Manukiki tribes held a press conference this week where they rejected proposals for four foreign mining companies to operate on their lands.
The landowners also raised concerns over what they claim are interests involving two companies — Terracore and Crestone — to be included in the agenda of the Mines and Minerals Board meeting.
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LOs REJECT MINERS
金岭的土地拥有者拒绝了他们土地上的采矿申请,矿业部长德里克·马努阿里澄清了遵循正当程序的情况。
金岭的土地拥有者来自加拉武和马努基基部落,他们呼吁矿业部长德里克·马努阿里,声称存在违反《矿业法》的情况,并且某些采矿公司在土地拥有者的选择上得到了优先考虑。
马努阿里部长回应称,法律并未被违反,申请许可证的正常程序“先到先得”得到了遵循。
加拉武和马努基基部落的代表本周召开了新闻发布会,拒绝了四家外国采矿公司在他们土地上运营的提案。
土地拥有者还对他们声称的涉及两家公司——Terracore和Crestone——的利益表示担忧,希望将其纳入矿业和矿产委员会会议的议程。
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Island SunBusiness & Economy商业经济·2026-09-03Original ↗原文 ↗
PRIVATE VIEW: WHEN “NATIONAL INTEREST ” BECOMES A POLITICAL COVER UP WITH PUBLIC DECEPTION
The ordinary Solomon Islanders sitting in the villages, at the markets, on the buses, at the wharfs, in the offices, or listening to Parliament understands what is happening. They may not speak loudly in Honiara, they may not speak loudly in Sikaiana nor in Shorthands but they see. They hear. They remember. They suffer! They see MPs who speak about the “National Interest” while protecting themselves.
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More U-16 Womens Teams
arrive in Honiara for champ
Participating teams in the OFC Under-16 Womens Championship have started arriving in Honiara.
The two week championship will be held in Honiara from this Sunday September 6 to Saturday September 19, 2026.
Eight teams are participating in the competition.
Hosts Solomon Islands have been drawn alongside defending champions New Zealand, Fiji, and the qualifying winner in Group A of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2026, whilst 2025 finalists Samoa join Tonga, New Caledonia and Tahiti in Group B.
Samoa and Cook Islands U-16 women’s teams were the first to arrive on Tuesday.
On Wednesday three more teams arrive.
They are; Fiji, New Zealand, and Tonga.
Despite few hiccups upon their arrival, the players and team officials have settled at their accommodation.
Two more teams - New Caledonia and Tahiti are expected to arrive before the opening this weekend.
First matches will commence on Sunday.
This two week competition will allow local football fans in Honiara to enjoy some football action from the young ladies.
Meanwhile, a media conference ahead of the competition will be held at the Coral Sea Resort on Friday where the coaches and captains will share their thoughts of their championship.
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Photo captions.
The fixtures
The Group Table.
The Cook Islands U-16 Team upon their arrival. Photo SIFF.
More U-16 Womens Teams
arrive in Honiara for champ
参加OFC U-16女子锦标赛的球队已开始抵达霍尼亚拉。
为期两周的锦标赛将于2026年9月6日(本周日)至9月19日(周六)在霍尼亚拉举行。
共有八支球队参加比赛。
东道主所罗门群岛与卫冕冠军新西兰、斐济以及OFC U-16女子锦标赛2026年A组的资格赛获胜者同组,而2025年决赛的参赛队萨摩亚与汤加、新喀里多尼亚和法属波利尼西亚同组。
萨摩亚和库克群岛U-16女子球队于周二率先抵达。
周三还有三支球队抵达。
它们是:斐济、新西兰和汤加。
尽管抵达时遇到了一些小问题,球员和球队官员已在住宿处安顿下来。
另外两支球队——新喀里多尼亚和法属波利尼西亚预计将在本周末开幕前抵达。
首场比赛将于周日开始。
这场为期两周的比赛将让霍尼亚拉的当地足球迷享受年轻女孩们的足球盛宴。
与此同时,比赛前的新闻发布会将于周五在珊瑚海度假村举行,届时教练和队长将分享他们对锦标赛的看法。
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Photo captions.
The fixtures
The Group Table.
The Cook Islands U-16 Team upon their arrival. Photo SIFF.
NHA ACCEPTS AUDIT FINDINGS, VOWS TO ADDRESS PACIFIC GAMES FINANCIAL AND PROCUREMENT ISSUES
The National Hosting Authority (NHA) says it accepts the findings of the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report into the 2023 Pacific Games and the determinations made by the Court, while committing to work with relevant authorities to address the issues raised.
In a statement following the release of the special audit report, the NHA acknowledged that the audit had identified control and governance weaknesses, instances of non-compliance, negligence issues and indicators requiring further investigation.
The Authority said the findings were serious and needed to be dealt with through the appropriate processes.
“NHA acknowledges the Auditor General’s special audit report, takes its findings very seriously, and accepts the determinations made by the Court,” the statement said.
However, the NHA expressed concern that annual financial statement audits for earlier years had not been completed and provided to the organisation sooner.
It said earlier access to the audit findings, while the Games Organising Committee (GOC) was still operating, could have provided an opportunity to identify and correct weaknesses before the Games were completed.
The NHA nevertheless acknowledged that this did not remove its responsibility to respond to the matters now raised.
NHA ACCEPTS COURT RULING ON SPECIAL FUNDS
The Authority also accepted the Court’s clarification on how the Financial Management Act 2013 applies to expenditure from the Sports Solomon Fund.
According to the NHA, the ruling has implications beyond the Sports Solomon Fund because a number of special funds established by successive governments under Section 100(2) of the Constitution have operated in a similar manner.
The NHA said the ruling highlighted a wider issue within the Government’s financial management system concerning warrants for expenditure from special funds.
It said it would now work with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to address the warrant requirements identified by the Court and ensure that existing and future special funds operate within the law.
NHA ACCEPTS RULING ON PROCUREMENT WAIVER
The Authority also accepted the Court’s ruling concerning its March 2023 Modification Policy, particularly the finding that the blanket waiver granted under the policy exceeded the NHA’s lawful authority.
The NHA explained that the policy was introduced when the country was only months away from hosting the Pacific Games.
At the time, it said, significant procurement and preparations remained outstanding, while the Pacific Games Council had raised concerns about Games readiness and called for faster procurement decisions.
The NHA said its Board believed that without accelerated procurement decisions there was a genuine risk that preparations would not be completed on time.
The Authority said the decision to increase delegated powers was made in good faith and in response to what it described as “exceptional and time-critical delivery pressures.”
While the Court has now ruled that the blanket waiver exceeded the NHA’s lawful authority, the Authority said it accepts that determination.
>>>NHA’s full statement is posted below
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Gold Ridge landowners reject mining applications for their lands, Minister Manuari clarifies upholding due process
Gold Ridge landowners from the Manukiki and Garavu tribes have rejected mining applications by Terracore and Crestone, saying they do not want foreign mining companies operating on their customary lands.
Mines Minister Derick Manuari has defended the process, saying the applications were lodged first and must proceed according to the Mines Act and the “first come, first serve” principle.
He said landowners will have an opportunity to object during the Surface Access Rights Agreement (SARA) process, where access to their land can be challenged.
[Representatives of the Garavu and Manukiki tribes of the Charana, Chacha and Vatuviti subclans at the press conference on September 1. Photo credit - Tony Iroga]
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Gold Ridge landowners reject mining applications for their lands, Minister Manuari clarifies upholding due process
金岭的土地所有者来自Manukiki和Garavu部落,拒绝了Terracore和Crestone的采矿申请,表示他们不希望外国采矿公司在他们的传统土地上运营。
矿业部长Derick Manuari为这一过程辩护,称申请是首先提交的,必须根据《矿业法》和“先到先得”原则进行。
他说,土地所有者将在地表通行权协议(SARA)过程中有机会提出异议,届时可以对进入他们土地的请求进行挑战。
[Garavu和Manukiki部落的代表在9月1日的新闻发布会上。照片来源 - Tony Iroga]
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Island SunBusiness & Economy商业经济·2026-09-02Original ↗原文 ↗
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Gold Ridge landowners of the Garavu and Manukiki tribes have called out Mines Minister Derick Manuari over what they claim is a breach of the Mines Act and preference of certain mining companies over landowners’ choice.
Minister Manuari has responded clarifying that there has not been any breach of the Act and that the normal process of ‘first come, first serve’ in application for licence has been observed.
On Tuesday, September 1, landowners of the Charana and Vatuviti subclans of the Manukiki tribe and Chacha clan of the Garavu tribe held a press conference where they rejected any proposal for any foreign mining company operating on their lands.
Their lands include Papahosa, Adevasu, Vatusokiki and Chauvati.
The landowners also condemned reports that Minister Manuari had pushed to have the matters of two companies – Terracore and Crestone – to be included in the agenda for the Mines and Minerals Board meeting to be held tomorrow, September 3.
“We collectively affirm our solidarity to be united and protect our rights. We call on the Minister to follow the process stipulated by our mining laws,” Manukiki representative Ketsy Seri said.
“Our landowning groups are in the process of acquiring the perpetual estate title for the said lands, and we do not accept any intention or any company wanting to carry out prospecting or mining operations at these said lands for now,” Ms Seri said.
Seri said they had already placed their rejection of any operation on their lands with the Mines Ministry and question how the Minister and the Ministry can override their objection to the mining applications to their lands.
Minister Manuari however has hit back accusing the landowners of propping up the interests of the Win Win company, which he said is their preferred company.
Manuari said Terracore and Crestone companies had applied first, and the Ministry of Mines (MMERE) has a ‘first come, first serve’ policy, which sees the applications of Terracore and Crestone being considered instead of Win Win’s application.
He said the landowners later submitted an objection letter against the Terracore and Crestones’ applications, but the objection was made at a stage where the Minister did not have the power to simply cancel the applications.
“The application has already been registered and is now in order. In that case, we cannot do anything simply because they have submitted an objection letter. It is not the right time for an objection,” Manuari said.
He explained that the next step is for the applications to proceed to the Mines and Minerals Board for consideration.
He said the proper opportunity for the landowners to object would come later in the process, particularly when the companies seek a Prospecting Licence (PL) and are required to obtain a Surface Access Rights Agreement (SARA) to access the land.
“This is where the landowners can come in. If they object to the SARA, the company can no longer have consent to access that particular land,” he said.
According to Manuari, if a company cannot obtain the required land access consent, the Mines and Minerals Board can then cancel the licence, creating an opportunity for another company to apply.
“That is the normal process,” he said.
Manuari rejected the landowners’ expectation that he should personally remove Terracore and Crestone from the application process and replace them with Win Win.
“They expected me to remove the application and allow the company they want to come in. But it does not work that way,” he said.
“The companies have already been registered. You just cannot go and delete them from the system.”
He also rejected the claim that he had been pushing Terracore and Crestone to have their applications considered by the Mines and Minerals Board.
“No. This is done according to the process,” he said.
“They said I have been pushing for the two companies, but that is not the case. It is a normal process.”
Manuari said he did not have the authority to simply cancel the applications following the landowners’ objection.
“I have no power to do that. The process must always come before the Mines and Minerals Board,” he said.
He said the landowners had been advised by both the Ministry and himself that the appropriate time to raise their objection was during the SARA process.
“So, you have to wait for the SARA so you can object to it. If they expect the Minister to remove the companies, that is not how the process works,” Manuari said.
According to Company Haus, Terracore and Crestone are owned by a Hongkong-based company called Pan Asia International Mining Co, Limited.
Terracore Mining Company Ltd was incorporated on March 20, 2025, and has three Chinese directors – Mr Yongwei Qu, Mr Linlin Ma, Mrs Jin Liu. The contact person is Peter Lee. The company is addressed at the Henderson Court.
Crestone Resources (SI) Co Ltd was incorporated on June 27, 2025, and has three Chinese directors – Mr Hao Zhang, Mr Haoqi Liu and Ms Liu Jin. The contact person is also Peter Lee. The company is addressed at the Marava Area, East Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal.
PUBLIC SERVANTS URGED TO REMAIN POLITICALLY NEUTRAL AMID LEADERSHIP DEBATE
Public servants have been reminded to remain politically neutral and refrain from making public comments on the ongoing political debate between the country’s political leaders.
The reminder has been issued across the Solomon Islands Public Service as political activity intensifies following the filing of a Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Matthew Wale by former Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga.
The directive, circulated to senior government officials and public officers, reinforces existing requirements under the Public Service General Orders regarding political neutrality and the conduct expected of public servants.
The circular was issued by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service Mr Luke Cheka and addressed to the Secretary to Cabinet, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Permanent Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries, Human Resource Managers and all public officers.
Titled “Public Servants to Refrain from Commenting and to Remain Neutral in Light of the Political Debate Between Our Leaders,” the circular reminds officers of their obligations under the General Orders.
Mr Cheka specifically drew attention to General Order C107 (b) and (c), which sets out provisions governing the political conduct of public servants.
Under the provisions, public officers are required to refrain from publishing, either orally or in writing, making comments, giving lectures or broadcasting anything that may be deemed to be political in nature.
“Matters of politics are the responsibility of our elected leaders,” Mr Cheka stated in the circular.
He said the responsibility of public servants is to ensure the continuity, stability and effective functioning of government administration, while maintaining professionalism and continuing to provide services to the public without bias or favour.
The Permanent Secretary also warned that officers who breach the relevant General Orders provisions would be “dealt with accordingly.”
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Coaches, captains set for media session
COACHES and captains of the participating teams will meet the media this Friday ahead of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2026, which kicks off in Honiara on Sunday.
The official pre-tournament media session will be held at the Coral Sea Resort at 1pm, providing an opportunity for the coaches and captains to discuss their preparations and expectations ahead of the regional competition.
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Coaches, captains set for media session
参加球队的教练和队长将于本周五在OFC U-16女子锦标赛2026开赛前与媒体见面,该赛事将于周日开始在霍尼亚拉举行。
官方的赛前媒体会议将于下午1点在珊瑚海度假村举行,为教练和队长提供讨论他们的准备和对区域比赛的期望的机会。
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National health programme targets malaria-affected provinces
A national health settings and advocacy programme underway in Auki, Malaita Province, is targeting provinces identified as having significant malaria problems.
The five-day programme brings together health officials and provincial stakeholders to strengthen community-based approaches to addressing malaria and other health challenges.
The provinces and areas identified as targets include Malaita, Guadalcanal, Central Islands, Honiara City, Western and Choiseul.
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National health programme targets malaria-affected provinces
在马莱塔省的奥基(Auki)进行的国家健康设置和倡导计划,旨在针对被确定为存在显著疟疾问题的省份。
为期五天的计划汇集了卫生官员和省级利益相关者,以加强社区基础的方法来应对疟疾和其他健康挑战。
被确定为目标的省份和地区包括马莱塔、瓜达尔卡纳尔、中央群岛、霍尼亚拉市、西部和乔治王岛。
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By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
A five-day national Healthy Settings programme aimed at strengthening provincial health leadership, policy commitment and community action is currently underway in Auki, Malaita Province.
The programme, led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), is focusing on strengthening the implementation of the Healthy Settings approach and initiatives across Malaita.
National healthy setting coordinator of Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Selwyn Warito, said the programme provides an opportunity to review and strengthen the Provincial Healthy Settings Coordinating Committee while increasing awareness among key stakeholders.
Warito said the programme also aims to strengthen the capacity of provincial health workers to implement the Healthy Settings programme using the newly developed implementation guidelines.
Group presentation.
“We have completed the first three days of training on the implementation guidelines for provincial health workers since Monday,” he said.
“Tomorrow, we will move into advocacy with the Malaita Health Council and stakeholders with stakeholders and churches, and on Friday we will conduct advocacy and awareness with the Malaita Provincial Government executive,” he said.
He said the programme has six key objectives: advocacy and awareness; establishing or reviewing the Provincial Healthy Settings Coordinating Committee; training health workers on the new Healthy Settings guidelines; policy integration; capacity strengthening; and partnership and coordination.
Warito said the Healthy Settings programme is not a new initiative, but an existing national programme that requires renewed attention and stronger implementation at the provincial level.
He said the national programme has already been conducted in Guadalcanal, Honiara City Council and Makira, with Malaita now becoming the latest province to undertake the programme.
The initiative is expected to strengthen coordination between the health sector, provincial leadership, communities and other stakeholders in promoting healthier environments and improving health outcomes across Malaita.
BY JOSES SAREN
Solomon Islands will host a major regional climate science conference this month, bringing scientists, researchers and universities from across the Pacific to Honiara to showcase research and explore practical responses to climate change.
The 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (POPCCC) will be held from September 14 to 18 at Solomon Islands National University (SINU), marking the first time the university has hosted the regional gathering, according to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
The conference will be held under the theme “Amplifying One Pacific Voice for Action on 1.5°C to Stay Alive”, highlighting the urgency of climate action and the growing role of Pacific-led research.
SINU Vice Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau said hosting the conference would bring important discussions about the Pacific’s ocean, climate and future directly to the university.
“This is much more than hosting a regional conference,” Aqorau said, describing the event as an opportunity for SINU to contribute knowledge, develop solutions and prepare the next generation of Pacific leaders.
SPREP said the conference is jointly organised by SINU, SPREP’s Pacific Climate Change Centre, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and the National University of Samoa.
SPREP Director General Sefanaia Nawadra said universities and research institutions have a critical role in driving climate action across the Pacific.
He said the conference would showcase research already being undertaken across the region and demonstrate how Pacific-led science is producing practical and locally relevant solutions.
According to SPREP, the conference will also provide a platform for emerging researchers to engage with leading international scientists and contribute to discussions on climate solutions.
Aqorau said it was important for students to participate in those discussions and recognise that Pacific-led research must help shape solutions to the region’s climate challenges.
Dr Emma Dunlop Bennett, Assistant Vice Chancellor Pasifika at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, said the region was on the frontline of climate change but was also at the forefront of climate leadership.
She said the most effective solutions were those developed with communities and informed by both Pacific knowledge systems and scientific evidence.
SPREP said Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington has been involved in the conference since its beginning, bringing climate scientists together with Pacific researchers and traditional knowledge holders.
National University of Samoa Vice Chancellor and President Professor Tuifuisa‘a Patila Malua Amosa also welcomed the expansion of the conference into a broader regional space, following Samoa’s hosting of the 2024 event.
According to SPREP, Tonga National University has been designated to host the next conference as the event continues to rotate among Pacific institutions.
作者:约瑟斯·萨伦
所罗门群岛将于本月主办一场重大区域气候科学会议,汇聚来自太平洋各地的科学家、研究人员和大学,展示研究成果并探索应对气候变化的实际方案。
第五届太平洋海洋气候变化会议(POPCCC)将于9月14日至18日在所罗门国立大学(SINU)举行,这标志着该大学首次主办这一区域性会议,太平洋区域环境计划秘书处(SPREP)表示。
会议的主题为“为1.5°C行动发声,保持生存”,强调气候行动的紧迫性和太平洋主导研究的日益重要性。
SINU 副校长 Transform Aqorau 教授表示,主办此次会议将为太平洋的海洋、气候和未来带来重要讨论,直接进入大学。
“Aqorau 说,这不仅仅是主办一场区域会议,”他描述此次活动为 SINU 贡献知识、开发解决方案并为下一代太平洋领导人做好准备的机会。
SPREP 表示,会议由 SINU、SPREP 的太平洋气候变化中心、惠灵顿维多利亚大学(Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington)和萨摩亚国立大学共同组织。
SPREP 总干事 Sefanaia Nawadra 表示,大学和研究机构在推动太平洋气候行动方面发挥着关键作用。
他说,会议将展示已经在该地区进行的研究,并展示太平洋主导的科学如何产生切实可行且与当地相关的解决方案。
根据 SPREP 的说法,会议还将为新兴研究人员提供一个平台,与领先的国际科学家互动,并参与气候解决方案的讨论。
Aqorau 表示,学生参与这些讨论并认识到太平洋主导的研究必须帮助塑造该地区气候挑战的解决方案是非常重要的。
惠灵顿维多利亚大学(Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington)助理副校长 Pasifika Dr Emma Dunlop Bennett 表示,该地区处于气候变化的前沿,但也处于气候领导的前沿。
她表示,最有效的解决方案是与社区共同开发,并受到太平洋知识体系和科学证据的启发。
SPREP 表示,惠灵顿维多利亚大学自会议开始以来一直参与其中,将气候科学家与太平洋研究人员和传统知识持有者汇聚在一起。
萨摩亚国立大学副校长兼校长 Tuifuisa‘a Patila Malua Amosa 也欢迎会议扩展到更广泛的区域空间,此前萨摩亚主办了2024年的活动。
根据 SPREP 的说法,汤加国立大学已被指定为下届会议的主办方,会议将继续在太平洋各机构之间轮流举行。
Island SunEnvironment & Climate环境气候·2026-09-02Original ↗原文 ↗
BY NED GAGAHE
CHINA has rejected suggestions that it was involved in the political developments surrounding the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Matthew Wale.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China had no interest in interfering in Solomon Islands’ internal affairs and had never done so.
Guo made the statement during a regular Foreign Ministry press conference on Tuesday September 1, 2026, after Bloomberg asked whether Chinese diplomats in Solomon Islands had contact with politicians who moved the motion of no confidence against Wale.
The question also referred to comments by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who had suggested that “outside forces” were involved in the political developments.
China rejected the suggestion.
“China adheres to non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs. We have never had any interest in, nor will we ever interfere in any way with the internal affairs of other countries,” Guo said.
Responding specifically to the New Zealand comments, Guo described them as completely unfounded.
He said China had always respected the sovereignty and independence of Pacific Island countries, as well as their will, culture and solidarity.
“We have no interest in and have never interfered in the internal affairs of other countries,” he said.
The comments come amid growing political uncertainty in Solomon Islands following the filing of a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Wale.
Wale had been attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau but returned to Honiara to deal with the political challenge.
The developments have also attracted regional attention, with New Zealand raising concerns about possible outside influence in the Pacific political environment.
China’s response comes as geopolitical tensions between China and other regional powers continue to feature prominently at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau.
China has separately criticised Taiwan’s participation in Forum-related events in Palau, warning of unspecified “consequences” over Taiwan’s presence.
The Solomon Islands political crisis has therefore unfolded against a wider regional backdrop of competing strategic interests and debate over external influence in Pacific affairs.
However, China has maintained that its engagement with Pacific Island countries is based on respect for their sovereignty and independence and that it does not interfere in their domestic political affairs.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s comments represent Beijing’s direct response to questions linking it to the current political developments in Solomon Islands.
