The initial phase of geotechnical activities has commenced on Far East Vanikoro Island, Temotu Province, in preparation for the construction of a new greenfield airport. This planned airport aligns with the government’s National Transport Plan (NTP) 2017-2036, which aims to expand transportation infrastructure across the remote islands of the Eastern Solomons. The Ministry of Infrastructure…
A proactive new approach to breaking the cycle of domestic violence in the Solomon Islands is set to be unveiled soon with a new perpetrator intervention framework to be officially launched next month. This followed a landmark consultation from the 13th to the 17th of October 2025. The Domestic Violence Perpetrator Consultation brought together key representatives from the Christian Care Centre…
The Melanesian Brotherhood (MBH), one of the most respected religious communities within the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), has successfully concluded its week-long centenary celebrations on Sunday, marking 100 years of ministry, faith, and mission across Melanesia and beyond. Held under the theme “Celebrating Melanesian Brotherhood Centenary of Ministry, Faith and Mission,” the historic event brought…
Two young boys have been apprehended for stealing dozens of ladies’ underpants at a shop in Auki, Malaita provincial capital recently. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said, after getting hold of a bag containing these female underpants they sold them. They suspects have been identified by the store owner and later arrested by police, placed in police custody, and dealt with. Superintendent Ramosaea said…
The Qaena’alu people of Guadalcanal on Friday, October 24, 2025, commemorated 19 years since the passing of the late Chief Moro Pelise, founder of the historic Moro Movement, with a two-day celebration at Turarana in Central Guadalcanal. Comprising eight tribes, the event featured various cultural activities and traditional performances that continued into Saturday under the…
The power of education to transform lives was the central message delivered during the Gizo Community High School (Gizo CHS) Year 12 and 13 graduation ceremony in Western Province last week. The annual event was held under the theme; ‘Shaping Lives Through Education.’ For several years Gizo CHS did not stage any school graduation for Year 12 and Year 13. This…
AN urgent need for stronger decentralization, better coordination, and improved service delivery mechanisms at the provincial level had been highlighted during an UNICEF Capacity Building Workshop in Gizo, Western Province last week. The three day workshop was held on Monday 21 October. Speaking at the workshop the Western Provincial Secretary (PS) Patrick Toiraena stressed the current system continues to disadvantage provinces, which…
SOLOMON Islands on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Food Day, an annual event observed globally on October 16. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future,” underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development. Speaking during the celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, Minister of Agriculture and…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social service delivery in the Western Province (WP) by working in partnership with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Provincial Government. This commitment was highlighted during the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop in Gizo on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The workshop, focused on strengthening social…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, through Invest Solomons officially launched its online portal on Thursday 23 October at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The event marked a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to modernise and strengthen investment promotion in the Solomon Islands. The new website serves as a central hub for investors—both…