Dive tourism is a growing market in the country’s tourism sector. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, Honiara has had limited access to dedicated diving services. As more visitors come to Honiara for short stays, particularly business travellers with limited free time, the demand for accessible diving services and equipment rental has increased. In response to this…
By Scott Morris Vice-President of the Asian Development Bank and Eric J. Lam Small island developing states are among the most vulnerable to climate impacts, including sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather, despite contributing low global greenhouse gas emissions. These island nations are also heavily reliant on costly imported fossil fuels to meet their…
The Lauru Football Association (LFA) President is appealing for respect and unity amidst the current Solomon Cup saga. The LFA President Mr Jeffery Sipele in a statement earlier said, the ongoing controversy surrounding the Solomon Cup has not only drawn the attention of football fans nationwide but has also sparked a wave of discussion and debate across social…
The Lauru Football Association (LFA) has officially appealed a decision by the SIFF Disciplinary Committee that awarded Western Tomoko a 3-0 win over Makira Ulawa, giving Tomoko three points and pushing Lauru Kuvojo out of the semi-finals on goal difference. The ruling followed a complaint from the Western Football Association (WFA), which claimed Makira Ulawa…
Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) has announced the opening of the 2026 round of Solomon Islands Government Scholarships for eligible Solomon Islanders to undertake studies in 2026. The Scholarship application window opened as of Monday 14th of July, 2025 and will run about eight weeks. This means it would close at 11:59 PM on…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a two days training on Primary Ear and Hearing Care Trainers (PEHC) on the 2nd and 3rd July. 2025. The training aimed to train the trainers on the Ear and Hearing Care services for the Primary…
AN Indonesian national has died in Honiara after sustaining serious injuries following a robbery incident early this month. Alwyn Danitofea Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) announced the sad news. “With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of Mr. Ngabdullah, an Indonesian Security Supervisor with China Railway…
Government of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manu’ari, during…
Lauru Football Association (LFA) says it would challenge the decision by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Disciplinary Committee for penalising Makira which subsequently denied the team from earning a semi-final spot. In a short statement late Wednesday, Lauru Football Association (LFA) said, a formal challenge will be issued by Thursday. “Following the release of…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Disciplinary Committee, responsible for oversight of the Solomon Cup 2025 has been penalised for fielding more than the required amount of guest players in their match against Western Tomoko. In a decision handed down on Wednesday the Disciplinary Committee said, it has reviewed a formal complaint regarding the match…