THE Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration Trevor Hedley Manemahaga has officially declared the commencement of the effectiveness of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act 2025 on Friday 1 August. This landmark legislation aims to boost industrial growth, attract foreign investment, and create numerous employment opportunities in the country. The Act will enable the…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has successfully concluded his visit to New Zealand after having meetings with his counterpart Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones, during which they reaffirmed the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand. In discussions with PM Luxon, PM Manele acknowledged New Zealand as…
THE Shortland Islands Constituency (SIC) on Friday 1 August acquitted its 2024 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) expenditure. SIC Development Officer Bernard Vave submitted the financial report on the constituency office’s expenditure of the 2024 CDF the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in compliance with the CDF Act 2023. This decisive act underscores the constituency’s commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible management of…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) members visited several communities throughout July to strengthen relationships and promote public safety. Recently, Naha Police and RAPPP teams were invited to share their community and crime prevention program with the Gilbert Camp community. Superintendent Leslie Kili and…
SAMUEl Basi was staring death in the face. Born with a congenital heart defect, the 14-year-old’s only chance of survival depended on a complex surgery not available in Solomon Islands. His father Norman could only pray for a miracle. After a diagnosis at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), doctors informed Norman that Samuel would not…
The Emu Habour (Kiriovuku) Health Clinic in Ranongga Western Province is now equipped with solar power after a successful one-week installation work, thanks to the Australian Government – AusAid. The completion of the project brought so much relief to the clinic staff, patients and nearby communities. The solar project, which also includes lighting for three…
Makira Ulawa 2nd Appointed Day is being celebrated on Monday 4th of August 2025 in Kirakira Makira Ulawa Province. Many stalls have been built since 28th of August 2025 in order to bring the people together to celebrate the Second (2nd) Appointed Day of Makira Ulawa Province. Teams from Our Telekom, YouSave from the National…
Solomon Islanders Rovu Boyers and Micah Lea’alafa scored a goal each for their respective soccer clubs in the Football South Australia (FSA) State League One on Saturday. Boyers scored West Adelaide’s third goal in a 3-0 win over South Adelaide Panthers in the FSA Round 20 fixture, whilst Lea’alafa’s goal was not enough for Adelaide…
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) successfully neutralized a 226 kg U.S. aerial bomb that had been hindering development efforts in the newly established Taro township. Supervising EODD Director Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Ansa Puaraua explained that the UXO posed a significant threat due to its weight and…
In a historic move that marks a new chapter for community empowerment, Duidui Ward in South Guadalcanal celebrated the Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day at the ward level for the first time last week. The ward joined all other wards across Guadalcanal Province. The decision to decentralize the celebrations aimed to bring the spirit of Guadalcanal’s autonomy closer to…