The use of Copen – a locally manufactured drug, is becoming popular amongst students at a secondary school in Choiseul province. The practice is confirmed to involve both male and female students. The drug is made from a mixture of tobacco and other substances. According to a student who spoke on condition of anonymity, the practice has…
In a region where traditional sports often dominate, Brian Koveke has introduced Taekwondo martial art to the youths in Choiseul Province, promoting not only physical fitness but also discipline and self-confidence. Driven by his passion for sports, Koveke established the “Island Elite Taekwondo” institution in Taro and Supizae last year. He believes Taekwondo offers more…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has called for deeper collaboration between government, academia, and development partners to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the ‘Inaugural Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Australian National University (ANU) Seminar on Sustainable and Inclusive Development’, at the Panatina Campus on Monday morning, Prime Minister Manele said the seminar’s…
A candle has been attributed as the main suspected cause in the fire incident that lit up a residence close to Tanakake Road, Panatina, in east Honiara over the weekend. Supervising Director of Fire and Rescue Services of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Inspector James Ketaru, said it was alleged that the cause of the fire was from the candle.…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed he will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) and the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in a joint statement acknowledge PM’s attendance. “On behalf of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)…
Five new chiefs were enthroned over the weekend in Russell Islands, Central Island Province. The enthronement is part of the annual Lavukal Chiefs Day celebration. The event was held at Marulaon, West Russell and was witnessed by chiefs, leaders, elders, villagers and communities around that region. The ceremony was staged over two days under the…
Solomon Islands only National Herbarium has received a boost to its ongoing work plans to increasing its working capability with a scanner recently with assistance by Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA). The Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) through its continuous working partnership with the Ministry of Forestry and Research under the Sustainable Forest Resource Management (SFRM) Project…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), through the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), is initiating a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) on the proposed Federal System of Government for Solomon Islands. This important national study aims to assess the potential social, economic, administrative, and governance implications of transitioning from the current Unitary…
A Vanuatu Church of Christ Mission team left Honiara on Saturday, November 1st 2025 after successfully completed a two-week mission outreach program in Malango and Suta Associations, Central Guadalcanal. The team’s departure was attended by SSEC National Mission Coordinator, church leaders, including chief Elders of Malango and Suta Associations, pastors, community leaders, chiefs, women and members of both…
KORIOVUKU community on Central Ranongga Island, Western Province, has appointed Miss Qusipaqo Besa as its official Save The Children community representative. The appointment was made following a community meeting and discussion with Save the Children Project Officer Alban Tara and local leaders of the community on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Ms Besa, one of the students from the Solomon Islands…