Australia supports Betikama with new fence for girls’ dorm

For the first time in the history of Betikama Adventist College (BAC) located East of Honiara, it now has a proper fencing erected around the girls’ dorm, thanks to the Australian Government. A formal handing over ceremony was held Tuesday 21st October at the College officially marking the completion of the new 410-metre security fence. Funded by the Australian Government through the Solomon Islands –…

Solomon Islanders call for sustainable, community-driven tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS), providing insight into how Solomon Islanders perceive tourism, its potential, and the challenges that must be addressed to ensure its sustainability. Conducted between November 2024…

Lai steps down as SIBF boss

William Lai has stepped down as Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) President citing personal reasons. He tendered his resignation as SIBF President effective Tuesday 21st October, 2025. SIBF expresses its sincere appreciation to Lai for his service and contributions to the sport and the basketball community for the past 22 months.  In keeping with SIBF governance arrangements, the Board confirms…

PM: Multi-pronged approach needed to tackle youth unemployment

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says addressing youth unemployment in Solomon Islands requires a multi-pronged or whole-of-government approach. He made the remarks in Parliament last week after Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, asked Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Harry Kuma, about measures to tackle the issue. According to data, around 70 percent…

Former Malaita Premier passes on

FORMER Malaita Premier and current Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 5 in West Baegu/Fataleka has passed on. Late Hon. Daniel Suidani was called to rest on Tuesday morning 21st October 2025 at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. His passing was announced by his Advisor Celsus Talifilu in a statement issued via social…