THE closure of the Auki Central Market during the Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations on Friday has left many vendors and farmers frustrated. While Chinese-owned shops and other businesses continued to operate as usual, the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and market management decided to shut down the main market, impacting not only vendors but also…
The SINBIP three telecommunications towers located in Wanderer Bay(M122), Sotona (M124), West Guadalcanal, and Veuru, South Guadalcanal are now officially operational, marking a significant milestone in enhancing communication infrastructure in the area. Known as Tower M122, M124, Veuru, these new facilities have been successfully activated, improving mobile network coverage and connectivity for residents and businesses…
Dear Editor – I wish to raise my deep concern about the growing unemployment crisis in Honiara, especially amongst the youth, women and those who migrating from rural areas. While Honiara is often seen as the center of economic opportunities in the Solomon Islands, the reality for many is quite the opposite. Each year, hundreds…
The Solomon Islands National U-16 men’s team, the Katu-Katus, fell short against New Caledonia, going down 5-2 in their opening match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship on Monday at the National Stadium. In a match that promised flair and excitement, both teams delivered from the opening whistle. It didn’t take long for the visitors…
The South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) has commenced its week-long National Mission Summit in Honiara on Sunday, 17th August 2025. The summit brings together an estimated 500 church leaders from SSEC’s six regions across the country to discuss key issues relating to mission and evangelism. In support of the gathering, the Central Honiara Constituency has…
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA), the event celebrated progress towards certification for Solomon Islands sawn timber. The…
The Government has spent $4.2 million over the past six months to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in removing illegal miners from the Gold Ridge mining lease area in Central Guadalcanal. Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, revealed this when he tabled a statement in Parliament on Thursday on…
OFC: Defending champions New Zealand have made the perfect start to their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 campaign in the Solomon Islands, sweeping aside Samoa 5-0 in their opening Group B encounter at the National Stadium in Honiara on Monday afternoon.Martin Bullock’s side took control early, with Ben Perez Baldoni heading it home in the…
THE case of a 25-year-old man accused of murdering and raping a 29-year-old woman close to GPPOL II area in North Guadalcanal, has been committed to the High Court for trial. Sonia Richard faces one count of murder and one count of Rape. A committal hearing in the form of a short form preliminary inquiry…
A 42-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife with a bush knife at their family home in Titinge area, Guadalcanal in May, is now facing attempted murder. This was after prosecution made an application Friday to make amendments to the initial charge of acts intend to cause grievous harm charge based on the evidence on…