Late Snyder Rini, 76, has been described as a great man, a statesman and a son of Solomon Islands who contributed so much to the development of this nation. Former Prime Minister and current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Rick Hou uttered this at the state funeral of the former Prime Minister and Member of…
Solomon Islands trio Tigi Molea, Jimson Abana, and Junior Jack Ani played a key role in helping Labasa FA lift the 2025 Extra Battle of the Giants (BOG) trophy with a 2-1 victory over Rewa in a thrilling grand final on Sunday at Subrail Park in Labasa. The win ended a 26-year wait for Labasa…
SEVEN tribes that jointly own the historic Laulasi Island in Langalanga, Malaita Province, have pledged their full support to revive tourism in that region. This significant show of unity was marked by a milestone peace and reconciliation ceremony held on Wednesday on the island. The event brought together tribal leaders in a renewed commitment to restore Laulasi…
The former KOSSA FC marksman Joe Luwi is appointed the head coach for KOSSA FC U-18 team this season. KOSSA FC made the announcement recently following the appointment of its former marksman Joe Luwi which set to led the KOSSA FC U18 team this season. “The Former KOSSA FC marksman Joe Luwi is set to…
YOUTHS from the Tophill community in Gizo, Western Province, have successfully conducted a public awareness campaign last week to educate residents on the importance of proper waste segregation. The campaign, held at the Gizo main market, attracted strong participation from the public, highlighting the growing concern among residents about pollution and improper waste disposal in…
There is a growing demand for kava in the United States (US) and other Pacific Island countries. This was revealed by Kubonitu Holding – a leading kava buyer and exporter in Solomon islands. In a statement to inform local growers, the national government and all the stakeholders who are supporting the kava industry, Kubonitu Holding said; “kava demand now…
Solomon Water officially received the upgraded White River Reservoir site in West Honiara on Monday. This marked the successful completion of fencing and civil works to secure and protect one of Honiara’s water storage facilities. The opening ceremony, held on-site at Upper White River, was attended by representatives from Solomon Water, the Australian High Commission,…
Members of the Papua New Guinea U16 Men’s National Football Team are in Honiara. They arrived from Port Moresby on Monday to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship, the official qualifying tournament for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026. Led by Head Coach Mathew Witu, the 23-man squad will represent PNG on the regional stage, with the goal of securing one…
Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) has officially opened its new permanent office complex in Noro, Western Province on Friday. The move was described as a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to decentralization and bringing essential services closer to the people. Harry Kuma, Minister of Finance and Treasury led a delegation from Honiara to witness…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) today, Monday 11th August appeals to the Government to address the alarming unemployment crisis revealed by the ILO Labor Report and the Solomon Islands Government’s 2020 Population Census (2019 data). The findings expose an economy failing to create sufficient jobs, with youth bearing the heaviest burden. Critical…