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Official updates from the Chinese, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese missions in Solomon Islands.

RAPPP Supports Professional Policing Across Solomon Islands

Strongim Polising Keipabiliti. RAPPP sapotim RSIPF fo strongim profesonol polising akros lo Solomon aelan. Tru lo praktikol treinings, mentoring an opareisonol sapot, RAPPP help fo biuldim keipabiliti insaed RSIPF. Disfala aproch sapotim wanfala polising wea Solomon aelan hem lidim for strongim rediness, konfidense an sevis dilivary for oketa comiunitis. ***... See more

RAPPP Supports Professional Policing Across Solomon Islands
AHC Law & Security · 2026-07-22 Original ↗

Japan Hands Over Kilu'ufi Hospital Improvements in Malaita

On 14th July, a handover ceremony took place at Kilu’ufi Hospital in Auki, Malaita Province for “The Project for the Improvement of Kilu’ufi Hospital” The ceremony was attended by representatives from Solomon Islands, including Prime Minister, Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale, Minister of Health and Medical Services, Hon. Morris Toiraena, and officials from Malaita Province, as well as representatives from Japan, including Ambassador HIGUCHI, Mr Kawasaki, Resident Representative of the JICA Solomon Islands, and Mr Kitano, President of Kitano Construction Co., Ltd., among others. At the handover ceremony, a new Central Clinical Building and Maternity Ward, along with the medical equipment listed below, were officially handed over Visit our website for more details https://www.sb.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00620.html 7月14日、マライタ州アウキ市キルフィ病院にて対ソロモン無償資金協力「キルフィ病院整備計画」の引渡式が行われました 同式典には、ソロモン側からはワレ首相やトイラエナ保健医療サービス大臣のほかマライタ州関係者、日本側からは樋口大使、河崎JICAソロモン支所長、北野建設の北野社長等が参加しました。 今回の引渡式では、新たな中央診療棟および分娩棟とともに、医療機材が供与されました 詳細は当館HPへ https://www.sb.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00619.html

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Japan Embassy Health · 2026-07-21 Original ↗

Australian High Commissioner Joins Hookin4Health Hockey Session

Hu bae win? Hae Komisina Jeff Roach an dota blo hem bin havem gudfala taem plei wetem Hookin4Health Solomon Islands. Nomata hem garem STAKA yia lo ekspiriens lo plei hoki olketa yut blo Solomon Aeslans nambawan superstar! Ostrelia hem praod fo sapotim Hook in4 Helt tru Team Up, spot fo developmen program blo Ostrelia. Hook in4 Helt hem duim gudfala waka helpim olketa pikinini an yiangfala fo stat plei hoki and lane abaotem helti laef olsem helti kaikai, seif rileisonsip an oketa skils wea pipol iusim evridei fo komiunikeit melewan olketa. *** Who would win? Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach and his daughter had a blast playing with Hookin4Health Solomon Islands. While the High Commissioner has MANY years of hockey experience under his belt the youth of Solomon Islands are the real superstars! Australia is proud to support Hook in4 Health through Team Up, Australia’s sport for development program. Hook in4 Health does great work getting kids and teens involved in hockey and learning about healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, safe relationships and personal and social skills.

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AHC Sports · 2026-07-21 Original ↗

Pacific Engagement Visa Ballot Open Until 29 July 2026

Oketa Solomon Aelanda laek fo apply fo Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) – ballot hem open kasim 11.59pm 29 July 2026 ⏰ Yu saveh visitm page blo Department of Home Affairs 🌐: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/.../ballot-eligibility fo moa information.

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AHC General News · 2026-07-21 Original ↗

Australian Sports Science Students Learn in Solomon Islands

Ostrelia spot science stiuden lane lo Solo 🇦🇺🤝🇸🇧 Olketa Ostrelan stiuden wea stadi Eksasaes anda Spot Science long Macquarie University olketa kam tekem gud xpirens long Solomon Aelan tru long Ostrelan Gafman Niu Colombo Plan wea hem sapotim Ostrelan stiuden fo stadi anda tekem pat team waka akros lo Indo-Pasifik. Pat long waka blong olketa lo Solomon Aelan Nasinol Institute blo Spot – SINIS, olketa stiuden ia waka wetim SINIS staff fo sapotim Solomon Aelans Spot man anda m...

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AHC Education · 2026-07-21 Original ↗

Second Application Round Opens for Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships

Aplae distaem fo Solomon Aelan - Komiuniti Patnasip! Komiuniti Patnasip fand hem nao open fo olketa komiuniti grup akros long Solomon Aelan fo aplae! Olketa smol projekt osem staf haus, toilet blok, komiuniti wata tank, sola pawa fo komiuniti infrastrakta anda komiuniti hall.

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AHC Business & Economy · 2026-07-21 Original ↗

Australia hands over the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre

In case you missed it: Australia has handed over the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to the people of Solomon Islands Naha BUHC is a first-class medical facility that doubles the number of beds in Honiara for mothers to birth safely, as well as providing a wide range of primary healthcare services under one roof 5 birthing suites and 17 inpatient beds Outpatient, maternal and child health care Dental care X-ray, ultrasound and pathology Community pharmacy Powered by solar, with mains and backup generators Climate smart to keep patients cool and running costs low Built to withstand flooding, earthquakes and fire Built by 90% local workforce Reducing demand on the National Referral Hospital will continue to work closely with Honiara City Council, National Referral Hospital and Ministry Of Health & Medical Services - Solomon Islands to support the centre opening to welcome community when doors open in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for centre opening celebrations. Together, we’re bringing the next level of safe, patient-centred, high-quality healthcare closer to home!

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AHC Health · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

Happy 2nd Appointed Day, Renbel Province!

🎉Happy 2nd Appointed Day, Renbel Province! Today, we celebrate the rich culture, strong community spirit, and unique heritage of Rennell and Bellona Province. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is proud of our long-standing friendship with Renbel, from supporting the conservation of East Rennell's world-renowned forests and Lake Tegano, to working together in times of need, including the 2019 oil spill response.

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NZHC Culture & Entertainment · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

How did a thousand-year-old cultural icon inspire the name of China's AI-powered weather early warning system?

How did a thousand-year-old cultural icon inspire the name of China's AI-powered weather early warning system? Where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge AI, MAZU is more than a Chinese story—it is a powerful example of how technology can protect lives, strengthen resilience, and benefit communities around the world. Source: Hola Fujian

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PRC Embassy Disasters & Weather · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

A small unmanned shop in Fujian, China is winning admiration for more than its unique business model

A small unmanned shop in Fujian, China is winning admiration for more than its unique business model. Built on trust and honesty, the shop reflects the owner's inspiring outlook on life, reminding people of the value of kindness and integrity. Source: Hola Fujian

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PRC Embassy Business & Economy · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

Chinese humanoid robots are being trained to handle all household chores fully autonomously

Chinese humanoid robots are being trained to handle all household chores fully autonomously. Can’t wait to break free from housework!

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PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

Niigata Prefecture

Niigata Prefecture (新潟県) Welcome to part 8 of our Prefecture Postcards series! Today we venture slightly to the south of the Tohoku region to Niigata Prefecture (新潟県), part of the Chubu and the smaller Hokuriku region. Home to high quality rice, relaxing onsens, and unique nature, Niigata is easily accessible from Tokyo and a perfect getaway! Have you ever been to Niigata Prefecture? Let us know in the comments where we should go next! Photo Credit: Niigata Inbound Promotion Association

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Japan Embassy General News · 2026-07-20 Original ↗

A New Advanced Testing Machine for Better Infrastructure

A new advanced testing machine for better infrastructure Solomon Islands has reached a major milestone with the commissioning of its first Universal Testing Machine (UTM), boosting the country's ability to independently test and verify the quality and safety of construction materials. The new equipment will help the Ministry of Infrastructure Development test the quality and strength of construction materials used in roads, bridges, buildings and other public infrastructure. The UTM will help deliver safer, stronger and longer-lasting infrastructure across Solomon Islands. MID technicians have also received training to operate and maintain the machine, building local expertise. Implemented by the Solomon Islands Government, the CAUSE II Project is supported by the World Bank and the Australian Government through the PNG and Pacific Islands Umbrella Facility Multi-Donor Trust Fund.

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AHC Infrastructure · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

President Xi Attends 2026 World AI Conference and Delivers Keynote Address

President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai and delivered the keynote address. President Xi noted that today, the world has entered an unprecedented period of active innovation on AI technologies, carrying within it great opportunities as well as challenges to governance. In China’s view, all countries should take a people-centered approach and develop AI for the positive and for good. We should ensure that AI is an important driver for shared prosperity and common security. We should join hands to build a just and equitable system for global AI governance.

PRC Embassy Law & Security · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization Established in Shanghai

President Xi pointed out that thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) has come into being in Shanghai. This is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community together to promote vigorously AI development and governance. It will be an important milestone in the history of AI development.

PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

China Announces Five-Year Support for Global AI Capacity Building

To further support global AI development and advance global AI capacity building, in the next five years, China will 1⃣ Provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs; 2⃣ Develop international AI application cooperation centers with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the League of Arab States, the African Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS; 3⃣ Enable 30 countries to use the Al-powered meteorological warning system, or MAZU.

PRC Embassy Infrastructure · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

China Welcomes Establishment of World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

The establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization marks an important step toward strengthening global AI governance and international cooperation. China looks forward to working with all members to promote AI development that is open, inclusive, safe, and beneficial for all, so that technological innovation can better contribute to sustainable development and shared prosperity.

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PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

China Welcomes Papua New Guinea's One-China Decision

The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and the political foundation of China's relations with all countries. China welcomes Papua New Guinea's decision and looks forward to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation for shared development and regional prosperity.

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PRC Embassy General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

Unda lo disfala, Ostrelia hem mekem staka waka fo ova 12,000 Solomon Aelandas thru lo Pacifci Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.

Unda lo disfala , Ostrelia hem mekem staka waka fo ova 12,000 Solomon Aelandas thru lo Pacifci Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Marlon hem wanfala returned PALM woka, hem stap lo haus wea hem bildim usim selen from waka lo PALM scheme. Oketa investments osem hem mekem staka opportunities fo lokol bildas and Bisnis fo helpim ekonomi grow akros lo kantri. Lo Honiara, wanfala niu ples nem blo hem seasonal street, staka haus lo dea oketa woka... See more

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AHC General News · 2026-07-19 Original ↗

RSIPF i searem save an spot wetem oketa ADF koligs

RSIPF i searem save an spot wetem oketa ADF koligs ⚽🤝 Royal Solomon Aelans Polis Fos EOD expets bin hostim oketa kru blo Royal Ostrelian Navy minehanta HMAS Yarra, wea diploy kam lo Honiara for Opareison RENDER SAFE. HMAS Yarra Kliarens Diving Ofisa Lieutenant Alastair Wyatt bin talem dat disfala visit hemi haelaitim hao dip nao blo expetis insaed lo RSIPF EOD unit.

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AHC Law & Security · 2026-07-18 Original ↗

Congrachulason lo 20 fala ofisols wea olketa recently completim mini MBA lo Brisben!

Congrachulason lo 20 fala ofisols wea olketa recently completim mini MBA lo Brisben! 👏🏿💼 Lo June, Ostrelia hem hapi tumas fo sapotem mek sixth grup lo SIG ofisols from 14 fala Solomon Aelan’s Gavanment ajensis fo completim Mini MBA thru lo @Ostrelia Institute blo Manegment. Disfala short kos hem provaedem online an fes to fes trening lo core lidaship an Manegment skills. 🌏✨

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AHC General News · 2026-07-18 Original ↗

Taem wol waed maket chenj sens,stap fo savveh abaot barava impoten!

Taem wol waed maket chenj sens,stap fo savveh abaot barava impoten! Charlie Sivukana blong Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBDSI) kam baek lo Gold Coast Gold konfrens lo Queensland, wea hem tim ap wetim olketa investa, ekonomist an industry lida fo savveh abaot oloketa samting bae chenjim global maket an waka blo gold lo wol. Disfala konfrens givem impoten ting ting long investmen trend an ekonomik, wea helpim waka bilong Charlie an fiucha polisi tok stori.

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AHC Business & Economy · 2026-07-18 Original ↗

We are pleased to support Temotu Nende Constituency with this donation to help improve transportation and connectivity for remote coastal communities. Better access means better...

We are pleased to support Temotu Nende Constituency with this donation to help improve transportation and connectivity for remote coastal communities. Better access means better opportunities for education, healthcare and local development. China remains committed to working with the Solomon Islands to deliver tangible benefits to local communities and promote shared development through practical cooperation.

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PRC Embassy Infrastructure · 2026-07-17 Original ↗

On 8th July, Japanese Ambassador H.E. Mr HIGUCHI Keiichi and Hon. Rick Nelson Houenipwela, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, signed and exchanged notes for “Devel...

On 8th July, Japanese Ambassador H.E. Mr HIGUCHI Keiichi and Hon. Rick Nelson Houenipwela, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, signed and exchanged notes for “Development Policy Loan for Strengthening Fiscal and Economic Resilience” (project up to three billion Japanese Yen). Through this financial support to the Solomon Islands government, the loan aims to strengthen fiscal and economic resilience, thereby contributing to the achievement of self-sustained and s... See more

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Japan Embassy Politics & Government · 2026-07-17 Original ↗