A major new tourism initiative is being proposed for the Western Province, with plans now underway for an inaugural Island Vibes Festival, a signature annual event expected to energise the local economy and promote the province’s rich cultural identity. The announcement was delivered by Island Vibes Committee Chairman Manoj Dhari during the committee’s first official…
The 2025 Kwai Beach Games got another boost in its effort to stage the event with a generous donation from Unique Enterprise Limited, the well-known distributor of Nice 1 products in the country. The contribution marks another meaningful partnership between the private sector and communities working together to elevate sports, youth engagement, and local development…
The Seghe community and people of Marovo Lagoon are welcoming visible progress on their new Australia-funded Seghe Market, as construction continues to take shape and key structural components are now in place. The project was made possible through the Australian Government. Initial project updates confirm that all 12 market columns have been completed, paving the…
Closing submissions in the trial of a man accused of raping and murdering a woman at Ngella, Central Islands Province, last year will be made on December 15. The defendant, Joe Koti, 42, faces charges of rape and murder. The trial began in August, during which the prosecution presented seven witnesses before Judge Emmanuel Kouhota.…
A 33-year-old man accused of being part of a group that stole a large quantity of gold carbon from the Gold Ridge Mining Company in Central Guadalcanal will now take his plea on December 15. Aron Loke, who faces one count of Warehouse Breaking and Committing Felony, appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week on…
The Mataniko Dental Clinic will reopen next week after more than ten months of closure for major renovation works. A small ceremony to celebrate its completion and reopening was held at the clinic on Wednesday. The renovation was funded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) through its Infrastructure Division at a cost…
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has criticized the government describing their lack of priority on issues affecting women and girls in the country as ‘neglectful and callousness’. Speaking during the Committee of Supply on the 2026 Budget, Hon Wale said the least of priority and least allocation under the ministry of women, youth, children…
Exodus Trade Development, as part of their maintenance contract, conduct road clearance by cutting and trimming overgrown vegetation and trees along Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. This works aims to improve the safety of passing vehicles by increasing visibility to see oncoming traffic, walkers, or hazards on the road. Furthermore, clearing overgrown trees…
A construction worker under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) currently working at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province has been attacked which had drawn widespread condemnation. The Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), along with the second Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) support team…
PARLIAMENT has passed the $5.6 billion total appropriation for the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 without any amendments on Wednesday afternoon. This follows Parliament’s decision to allocate an extra day to complete proceedings, after members were unable to conclude scrutiny of the bill within the four days designated for the Committee of Supply under the Standing…