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Pacific Security: China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test and PNG’s move to close Taiwan’s representative trade office have both fed fresh calls for a stronger Pacific-led security agreement, with Australia and regional leaders pushing for tighter cooperation ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Local Diplomacy & Travel: Prime Minister Matthew Wale is set to visit Washington and Tokyo, aiming to deepen ties with the US and Japan, while Japan continues to frame support around long-term local responsibility. Health & Infrastructure: Japan/JICA has handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, but Malaita leaders warn many facilities still lack recent renovations, keeping pressure on health budgets. Tobacco Control: The Health Minister warns tobacco firms are targeting youth with “new” nicotine products, promising stronger enforcement and updates to the Tobacco Act. Rural Economy: CEMA’s “Farmers First” is improving cocoa and copra cashflow through local agents and faster payments, while a Solomon Islands tech firm secured a preferred supplier deal under rural development contracting. Maritime & Environment: Solomon Islands and PNG continue technical work on their maritime boundary treaty, and the region moves toward a large Melanesian ocean reserve corridor as climate and warming threaten fisheries. Governance: Ministries have aligned efforts to advance judicial autonomy reforms, and a Rennell bauxite investigation may widen to former PM Manasseh Sogavare.

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Solomon Islands Community in UAE Celebrates 48th Independence

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48 years of independence – Australia celebrates with Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea advance maritime boundary Treaty discussions

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea advance maritime boundary Treaty discussions

Dr Aqorau calls for national debate ahead of Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence anniversary

Dr Aqorau calls for national debate ahead of Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence anniversary

Japan hands over upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital to boost healthcare in Solomon Islands

Japan hands over upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital to boost healthcare in Solomon Islands

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China's development of relations with Pacific island countries should not be disrupted by any third party, Chinese FM says when meeting with Solomon Islands FM


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