The need for education to adapt to the realities of climate change and human mobility has been emphasised. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie stressed this at the opening of the two-day regional Experience – Sharing Workshop on Integrating Climate Change and Human Mobility into the…
The Malaita Provincial Government, together with the people of Malaita, including the Member of the Provincial Assembly and the people of Ward 10, strongly condemns the alleged physical assault of a Chinese employee of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) at the Kolofe campsite in North Malaita on 9 December 2025. This disturbing incident…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young Professionals and other stakeholders, the project aims to build a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector in the Solomon…
A delegation of Solomon Islands journalists have completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney, gaining new skills and perspectives on emerging issues including artificial intelligence, the role of media in democracy, and the digital transformation of the media sector. The visit also helped to forge relationships with leading Australian media outlets, including the Special…
More than 5,000 people gathered on Monday 8th December 2025 to witness a historic moment for Vatulava Village, Lughuvasa District – East Guadalcanal: the consecration of the community’s first permanent church building. The event was described as a milestone that marks unity, commitment, and strong Christian Catholic faith within the highlands of Lughuvasa. Construction of…
Noro Town in Western Province has taken on a fresh, modern look following the installation of new, high-quality road and traffic signboards along the newly sealed township road. The signboards, installed early this month by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), are part of the ongoing Noro Township Road Improvement Project and are being hailed…
Landowners who invite mining companies to prospect and extract minerals such as gold, bauxite, nickel and platinum will now have the opportunity to better understand the extractive industry through a newly developed mining toolkit. The initiative is led by the Development Services Exchange (DSE) in partnership with the International Centre for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD),…
Villagers of Aleang Community in the far west Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province are now enjoying reliable internet access. This followed the installation of a Starlink satellite internet system in that community. This transforming service was facilitated by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands Constituency, Hon. Junior Isikeli Vave, thanks to tax…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged Western Province’s comparatively stronger economic position but says persistent land and infrastructure challenges continue to limit its full development potential. Speaking during his recent address celebrating Western Day Celebration in Seghe Marovo on Monday 8th December, the Prime Minister said Western Province remains ahead of many other provinces…
All building materials for the new two-storey Agriculture Office Complex in Kira Kira, Makira-Ulawa Province, have now arrived on site, allowing construction work to officially begin. The project is expected to be completed before June 2026. In addition to the office complex, Makira Province will also benefit from a new three-bedroom house for the Chief…