The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has reminded all health workers to uphold the highest standards of responsibility and respect. That’s when using health facilities and government-owned properties. This followed a recent incident involving a nurse in a road accident while driving the Kirakira Hospital ambulance without proper authorization. The MHMS understands the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) strongly condemns the recent burning of the New Tenabuti Health Clinic on 26th of December 2025 describing it as an act that has caused significant damage to essential health infrastructure and disrupted vital services for the community. Reports have confirmed that the incident occurred around 9pm at…
New Zealand’s South Island United Football Club has announced the signing of 22-year-old Solomon Islands international Rovu Boyers ahead of the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off on January 17 in Auckland, New Zealand. Boyers becomes the club’s 19th signing, strengthening the Christchurch-based side as they prepare to make their debut in the region’s…
Two of the huge Christmas cones erected in Honiara continue has offered a space for many families and friends to spend their evenings together since the festive season. Our Telekom and Ports have erected their own Christmas towers in the city’s main business district which continue to be a major attraction since the festive season leading up…
The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in Western Province has invested a total of $154,700 in sports development through the successful staging of the GKC Cup. This highlighted the constituency’s strong commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports, Member of Parliament Jimson Tanaganda highlighted this when speaking during GKC Cup closing on Sunday. He said the investment covered prize money, facilitation costs, and full logistical support for football,…
The successful conclusion of Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) Day 2025 in Ringi, Kolombangara in Western Province has been hailed as a historic milestone in promoting unity, inclusive development and people-centred leadership across the constituency. Speaking during the closing programme, Member of Parliament for Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency on Sunday Hon. Jimson Tanaganda said the one-week celebration clearly demonstrated what…
A reconciliation ceremony was successfully held at Kolofe, Lau Mbaelelea constituency in North Malaita, on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025. The ceremony was held following an incident that occurred on the morning of December 9th, when a foreign worker contracted under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was viciously slashed with a hook knife by…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Tuesday 23rd December announced a partnership with BRED Bank Vanuatu and BRED Bank Solomon to help commercial customers access financing for their businesses and productive assets, supporting growth and job creation in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Vanuatu Daily Post reported that IFC, a member of the World Bank Group…
Three United States (US) ambassadors to the Pacific under the former Biden administration have been recalled. It was reported the US State Department has recalled the ambassadors to Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Marshall Islands, who alongside 27 other ambassadors from around the world will end their terms in January of next year. Ambassador…
New WASH Facility Restores Dignity and Learning for Honiara Senior High School Students Anna Rini knew the routine. She would walk up to the duty teacher, claim she felt unwell, and hope to be sent home. Like many girls at Honiara Senior High School, the Form 5 student had learned when to ask for sick…