THE Koehoto Landowners Association (KLA) has urged the Mines and Mineral Board not to grant any prospecting licence (PL) over Mt Vulumasa SPL 194 in Central Guadalcanal to Gold Ridge Mining Company Limited (GRML). This call comes as the Mineral Board is expected to meet today to deliberate on the company’s application. In a letter…
Recently, the 4th China Medical Team, in collaboration with the Urology Department of the National Referral Hospital (NRH), successfully performed holmium laser ureteroscopic lithotripsy for a patient with acute renal failure, followed by the placement of double-J stents. This marks the first ureteroscopic intraluminal lithotripsy in the country’s history and signifies the beginning of a…
An Australian Defence Force (ADF) Advisor working along the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department has been farewelled by member of Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) EOD team. The ADF Advisor Warrant Officer (WO), Adam Keys, was farewelled on Friday 5 December 2025 at Hells Point after successfully completing his tenure from January 2023. ADF Advisor Adam Keys, in his remarks on the…
The clinical fit-out of the state-of-the-art Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre is now underway, ahead of the facility’s opening in the first half of 2026. Last week, Australia’s then High Commissioner accompanied the Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon Cathy Nori, and the Lord Mayor of Honiara City, Eddie Siapu, on…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele joined the people of Western Province this morning – Monday 8th December to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Second Appointed Day in Seghe, Marovo Western Province, reaffirming his commitment to the province’s continued development and highlighting the government’s support for crucial reforms. In his address, PM Manele acknowledged the…
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, through the Customs and Excise Division, will work with the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) to audit sufferance wharves to ensure they meet International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) compliance standards. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Rexson Annex Ramofafia, confirmed this in Parliament on Wednesday while responding to…
THE Catholic Mothers Ministry in West Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita has received a brand-new 3-ton truck to support their church and community programs in Malaita province. The vehicle was officially handed over last week by their Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. John Alfred Tuasulia. The project was funded by tax payers through the Solomon Islands Government’s Church Grant under…
A new 24/7 marketplace has officially opened at Henderson in East Honiara over the weekend, offering a major boost to local entrepreneurship and community livelihoods. The facility, constructed by Mango Information Service Company Limited, features 53 lock-up rooms for tenants to sell food, arts and crafts, clothing, betel nut, and fresh crops. The building also houses…
Construction of the new Malu’u Market in North Malaita is underway, marking a major step forward for locally delivered, high-quality infrastructure. The market—100 percent locally built and supported by Australia—will accommodate up to 140 vendors and include facilities for men, women and people with disabilities. It is expected to boost economic activity in North Malaita…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has described the SBD 572 million Adamasia submarine cable project as a transformative investment for the country’s digital future. The Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced the major new investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience in the Pacific during the 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum held in…