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Clean Energy Finance: The ISA and World Bank launched a Pacific SIDS solar dialogue in Bali, pushing investment-ready solar and storage projects and unveiling an ISA SIDS E-Marketplace tender for a 220 MW solar-plus-storage pipeline in Mauritius—aimed at unlocking private capital across island economies. EU Seafood Compliance: Pacific fisheries authorities in Suva trained on new EU freezer-vessel food-safety rules (Delegated Regulation EU 2025/1449) that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific-flagged vessels, tightening cold-chain requirements to protect EU market access. Tuna Processing Partnership: A high-level EU delegation met Solomon Islands’ Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi to discuss potential EU support for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant in Malaita, targeting more domestic processing and higher returns. Energy Costs & Risk: A Pacific Business Brief reports fuel prices continue to surge, with Solomon Islands maintaining its gold stance while regional diesel caps and inflation pressures remain a key concern. Tourism & Waste: UNICEF WASH highlighted that open defecation and poor waste management are threatening Solomon Islands tourism growth, warning that sanitation and rubbish issues are turning visitors away. Local Food Production: Rice experts from JAAS began a two-month technical mission with MALD to boost mechanized commercial rice farming and reduce reliance on imported rice. Solar for Hospitality: Heritage Park Hotel commissioned a large private solar system, supplying up to 95% of its electricity needs and cutting diesel use sharply with battery storage for steadier power. Trade & Skills: SICCI renewed its call for constructive Government–private sector dialogue to tackle barriers facing local contractors, including costs, taxes, qualification hurdles, and limited access to finance. Digital Inclusion: CBSI and Rural Inclusion held the first National Digital Financial Literacy Content Hub workshop to improve consumer uptake and strengthen digital financial services nationwide. Ports & Industry: Solomon Ports announced a public open day for its 70th anniversary, with engineering and operations demonstrations aimed at showcasing how the port supports trade and jobs. Regional Security Reset: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese agreed to negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty and boost police cooperation, while also signalling a review of the country’s China security agreement.

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Solomon Islands joins global celebration of the World Environment Day 2026: A Global Call for Climate Action

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Australia, Solomon Islands back Pacific-led security and stronger Forum cooperation

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MALD Meet with JAAS Rice Experts to Advance Solomon Islands Rice Development Agenda

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Solomon Islands reaffirms full support for Weather Ready Pacific as Honiara hosts regional meeting


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