HUGE DEFEAT

The Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team has bowed out of contention for the 2025 MSG Prime Ministers Cup title after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to hosts Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Thursday’s semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Both sides started with intensity, with Solomon Islands pressing high and putting…

Minister Fuo’o acknowledges Australia’s infrastructure support

Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has acknowledged the Australian Government for its continuous support towards infrastructure development in Solomon Islands. Minister responsible for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o echoed the acknowledgement this week at the two-day 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The theme for the event is: “Connecting for…

Solomon Islands reaffirms climate finance as a legal obligation at COP30

Solomon Islands has reiterated that climate finance is a legal duty—not an act of goodwill—during the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology on Saturday in Belem Brazil, Hon. Polycarp…

Kongu Lavata pioneers community-based management initiative

KONGU LAVATA, a small but resource-rich community just several minutes by boat from Gizo, Western Province has achieved a historic milestone by officially registering its first Community-Based Management (CBM) system. This milestone initiative is aimed at improving local governance, conservation, and community development. Once described as a “neglected community,” Kongu Lavata is home to diverse ethnic groups and mixed…

WP Sports Division wraps up successful sports event in Gizo

The Western Province Sports Division has successfully concluded a one-week volleyball and netball knockout competition in Gizo. This marked the revival of organised sports in the provincial capital after several quiet years. The competition, hosted by the Western Provincial Government (WPG) Sports Division, brought together youths, men, and women from across Gizo Ward 11, including surrounding communities…