SI ranked 3rd in global workforce participation

SOLOMON Islands has been ranked third in the world for workforce participation in 2025, according to newly released international statistics. According to the latest report from the World Population Review Workforce Participation by Country 2025, the country recorded an 84.37 percent overall participation rate, placing it just behind Qatar (87.26 percent) and Madagascar (85.09 percent).…

Fans want 2018 glory repeated

The much-anticipated OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicked off on Sunday afternoon in Honiara, drawing an enthusiastic crowd as local football fans turned out in numbers to witness the next generation of Pacific football talent. This is the first time the Solomon Islands has hosted the youth competition since 2018, when the national U-16 team, featuring…

Site identified for Bina domestic jetty

A government delegation visited and identified the proposed site for the Bina Harbour Project’s domestic jetty recently marking a significant milestone in preparations for this development. Led by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), the team included official from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and a senior official from the Prime Minister’s…

Review of infrastructure investment plan

A national workshop to review and update the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) and Priority Pipeline was successfully held on Wednesday August 13 2025. Government through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) facilitated the workshop. The gathering was attended by senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development partners, and NGOs, aimed…

INJECTION BACKFIRES ON STUDENTS

There are claims more than 40 male students in one of the secondary schools in Choiseul province have injected their private part with the baby oil and other foreign substance. And most of them are now in a state of distress for fear of losing their private part after they started to experience complication. The…

Govt acknowledges Malaita’s contribution

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Fredrick Kologeto on behalf of the government has acknowledged the significant contributions to Solomon Islands’ social, cultural, and economic development over the past four decades. He was a guest of honour on Friday joining the people of Malaita Province in Honiara to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of its Second Appointed Day.…

PM welcomes ongoing consultations for SIBC strategic plan

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has welcomed ongoing consultations for the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s (SIBC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting the public broadcaster in keeping Solomon Islanders informed and connected. During a courtesy visit over the weekend, SIBC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Johnson Honimae, accompanied by delegates from Pacific Cooperation…