The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is still in the planning phase of re-establishing the Public Works Department (PWD). This was confirmed by Minister Ricky Fuo in Parliament on Monday, in response to a question from the Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale. “For us at MID, we are still at the planning phase. We are…
SOLOMON Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) calls for the immediate establishment of a Tripartite Advisory Body to advise the Minister of Finance and Treasury on critical issues relating or impacting workers and employers like Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA). The Body should comprise of equal representation from government, employers, and workers. SICTU said the recently awarded 3% COLA…
Chief John Lobo Bukai of the Koalia Tribe, Langa Langa Lagoon in Malaita Province, has raised concern of serious cultural and customary concern over the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project. This is despite Chief Bukai, who writes on behalf of the coastal communities of the Langa Langa Lagoon expressed their firm support for the…
For nearly a century, East Makira Constituency has lived without communication towers — leaving villagers isolated from the rest of the world. That changed on May 17, 2025, when Pihuru village in East Wainoni District, Makira Ulawa Province, was connected to the internet via Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service. While a traditional communication tower…
A Joint Survey Team visited Napii village in East Wainoni District, Makira Ulawa Province, on May 17, 2025, to identify suitable locations for the construction of communication towers. The team is part of a government-backed project, funded by China, that aims to install seven communication towers across East Makira Constituency (EMC) — a region that…
Solomon Islands soccer player Rovu Boyers has increased his goal tally to six and becomes the second highest goal scorer for his West Adelaide club in the State League One of the Football South Australia (FSA). He scored the second goal for the Hellas in a 2-1 round 10 fixture win against Adelaide Olympic on…
THE Super League 2025 season debutants Ghupo Football Club (FC) have registered their first win of the season when they outclassed Laugu United on Saturday at the iconic Lawson Tama stadium. Ghupo earned their first three points of the 2025 S-League season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Laugu United on Saturday. The match…
Dear Editor – I write on behalf of concerned students at the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Campus (USPSI) in a appeal to the USPSI Campus Senior Management Team in expressing our growing frustration regarding the continued closure of study night sessions. It has been nearly two weeks since the Students’ Association formally…
The North Malaita Constituency (NMC) office recently conducted a historic tribal reconciliation program, signifying its readiness to progress socio-economic development for its people and the rest of the constituency. Held at Fo’ondo from 25th to 27th April 2025, the event was organized specifically for the Abua’ero tribal clan. It was successfully celebrated under the theme:…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has strongly endorsed the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024, describing the legislation as a “transformative tool” for economic development, job creation, and post-conflict stability in the Solomon Islands. This was during its second reading in Parliament on Tuesday. In a passionate address to Parliament, the Prime Minister commended the…