NATIONAL

Australia’s DPM visits Honiara
Australia’s DPM visits HoniaraThe Deputy Prime Minister [DPM] and Minister for Defence of Australia, Richard Marles, arrives in Honiara today – Wednesday 18th February to meet with the Solomon Islands Government. This is his...
February 18, 2026News, News - National

BUSINESS

ADB President, PM Manele meet to discuss deepening ADB’s support for the country’s development goals.
ADB President, PM Manele meet to discuss deepening ADB’s support for the country’s development goals.Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Monday to discuss strengthening ADB’s long-standing support for the country’s e...
February 17, 2026News, News - Business

SPORT

Island Elite Taekwondo gears-up for grading and championship challenge
Island Elite Taekwondo gears-up for grading and championship challengeThe Island Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts Institute in Taro, Choiseul Province, last week have intensified its preparations as members gear up for their upcoming grading event and championship competiti...
February 17, 2026Sports, Sports - National

RELIGION

Br. Levi Ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate 
Br. Levi Ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate Honiara: The Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands gave thanks to God as Br. Levi Sugahare of Manebena, Kirakira Parish in Makira Province, was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate...
February 8, 2026Features, Features - Religion

WOMEN

A Woman of Strength, Service
A Woman of Strength, ServiceMeet Probation Woman Police Constable (WPC) Mirriam Manu Boniekap, who is also known by her artist’s name, ‘Big Momma,’ who hails from Nep village, a remote community in Santa Cruz, Te...
February 11, 2026Features, Features - Women/Youths

ENTERTAINMENT

Plans To Revive Vaka Tepe Festival
Plans To Revive Vaka Tepe FestivalThe Vaka Tepe Festival is set to make a long-awaited return to Western Province next year, with organisers confident the event will revive cultural traditions and boost tourism in the region. The init...
February 17, 2026Features, Features - Local Entertainment