The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO) Council opened its three days triennial meeting in Honiara on Monday the 01st of September 2025. The event is bringing together representatives from National Liaison Units (NLUs) across the Pacific to chart a course for the future of civil society in the region, focusing on building solidarity among its…
A team from the E-Commerce Implementations Unit (EIU) under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration successfully held an information sharing session with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). The session was acknowledged by the SICCI Members. As part of its continuous service delivery, SICCI co-hosted an information session for 40 SICCI…
Take a walk along the streets of Honiara and other urban centres in Solomon Islands and you would never miss a sight of many young kids and teenagers wearing the so called ‘Crocs Sandal.’ This latest footwear fashion is taking the young population by storm with many of them buying the sandal over the past weeks and…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi is on a five day official visit to Makira-Ulawa Province (MUP) this week. The delegation traveled to Kira Kira on Tuesday morning. Upon their arrival they received a warm welcome in Kirakira as to commence his official five-day visit. Minister Wasi who is also the Member of Parliament (MP)…
A young man from Choiseul has died after an all-night on drinking spree involving kwaso (homebrew) allegedly mixed with a chemical substance. The incident occurred at Siruka village, near the Suri Mining Camp in North East Choiseul Province. The incident happened around 7am on Monday 1st September, when the man reportedly collapsed after hours of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Gizo returned home to Honiara on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 following her five yearly deep level maintenance period in Australia. Her return will provide a significant boost to Solomon Islands’ maritime security capability ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week. The planned maintenance period…
As Honiara prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week the Honiara City Council (HCC) administration is appealing to all residents and visitors to join a united effort to keep our city clean, safe, and welcoming. Speaking during the weekend Talkback Show, Mr. Wilson Eta, Director of HCC’s Waste Management and Control…
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change. Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia recently undertook a visit to Honiara to discuss with local scientists improving critical alert and early warning systems for earthquakes,…
Local passenger vessel MV Marina 2 is set to resume its weekly services between Honiara and the Western Province ports this week. In a public announcement on Tuesday, Marina Shipping Ltd said, it would make a special trip from the Western Province this Thursday. The boat has been out of service for maintenance since May.…
Dear Editor – I stand with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s decision to refuse visas for diplomatic partners, including Taiwan, China, and the United States, as it reflects a bold stand for Pacific sovereignty. The move ensures that the Pacific Islands Forum remains a platform for Pacific nations to freely discuss regional priorities without external pressure…