In an hour of celebration and pride, two Solomon Islanders have graduated from Newcastle University, NSW, Australia marking a major academic milestone and the beginning of an exciting new chapter. This year the University celebrates its 60th anniversary with its largest ever graduation of 3,7000 students. It also celebrated with its 200,000th graduate. Two Master…
The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2025 Solomon Cup grand final, taking place on Friday at the National Stadium in Honiara, as Malaita Eagles go head-to-head with Makira Ulawa Kakamora. The decision was made following a meeting held on Thursday between the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the National Sports Council (NSC), and the…
Over 3000 diarrhoeal cases have been reported in Honiara and provinces since the outbreak. Because of this the public have been urged to continue good hygiene practices as response interventions expand nationally. Since the start of the outbreak over 3,000 cases have now been recorded. Although most cases are concentrated in Honiara and Guadalcanal, recent clusters have…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change as a milestone in international law and congratulated the young Solomon Islanders who played a leading role in the historic campaign. In a statement issued Thursday morning, Hon. Wale said the ICJ’s decision represents a critical breakthrough…
A new book about Isabel Island was recently published by the British Museum. Called ‘Santa Isabel: A Pictorial History from Solomon Islands,’ it features many pictures which help tell the story of the Isabel Island and provides fascinating new insights into the history of a Pacific island. The book was written by Ben Burt and Geoffrey…
Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), recently attended the 4th Singapore-Pacific Islands Transport Ministers Forum 2025 for three days, from 13th to 15th July, at Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The theme for the forum was “Navigational Global Transport in a Changing World: Opportunities and Partnerships.” It gathered transport ministers and…
The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, currently in Niue on official duty, wishes to clarify recent misleading claims made by representatives of SI Group and its affiliates regarding an alleged shrimp farming investment project in Solomon Islands. Minister Tovosia confirmed that while he has met with representatives of SI Group, the…
The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Frederick Kologeto, is warning against rising disrespectful misbehavior on social media by certain users, which has the potential to create disharmony in communities. His warning stems from recent social media commentaries relating to recent controversies surrounding the current Solomon Cup soccer tournament. Hon. Kologeto also…
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under 16 (U16) Men’s championship 2025 is set to take place from 17-30 of August-next month in Honiara with eight teams participating. As the countdown foe the highly anticipated youth competition continues, the confirmed participating OFC nations have been in full swing of preparation for the tournament. A total of…
It’s an emotional story of a journey that fills with determination, resilience, healing and vision by the founder and owner of Sape Farm – Dr. Paul Bosowai Popora. The Sape Pack-house stands not just as a facility but as a legacy, shaped by hardship, healing, and an extraordinary life journey. At the heart of this…