Here is a sports reflection on Mark Elison Kii, a former Malaita Eagles who is still playing in the Lau Baelelea Constituency (Ben Maenu’s Cup 2025) games in North Malaita. It was a rare privilege to meet a former Malaita Eagles skipper, fondly known to many as ‘Elo’ at the Hon. Ben Maenu Cup 2025…
The Solomon Islands recently successfully secured USD1.58 million (12.8m SBD) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Spain. The approval followed the submission and…
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Cornelius Walegerea had officially presented the copy of his Letter of Credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Monday, 15 December 2025. His presentation signified him as the Solomon Islands Non -Resident Ambassador to the…
Fifteen apprentices have been presented with certificates of appreciation after completing six months of practical work with the Property and Infrastructure Department (PID) and Garage of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF). Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support (CS), Mr. Stanley Riolo, presented the certificate of appreciation to the apprentice at Rove Police Headquarters on…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the role of the churches in nurturing the spiritual well-being of our people. He was speaking on Monday morning during a firstever ‘Prime Minister’s Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel. Members of the media and church leaders were present at this historic reception organised specifically…
A reconciliation following the attack of a China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was held this week. A CCECC worker was recently attacked at the Kolofe construction campsite in North Malaita. The worker sustained wounds to his head and hand. The suspect’s brother has formally apologised to the company and relevant authorities. The apology was…
More than one thousand Roman Catholic worshippers from across the Shortland Islands far western border line, Choiseul Province, and Bougainville gathered at Gaomae, Shortland Islands, on Saturday to witness the ordination of Rev. Mathew Lamana, OP. The significant religious event drew strong support from neighbouring regions, including over 200 parishioners from the Piano Parish in Bougainville,…
The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has outlined major flagship project deliveries for 2025, focusing on fisheries, forestry and agriculture as key drivers of local economic growth. Speaking on Monday during the GKC Cup celebrations under the theme “One Constituency, One Future: Showcasing Culture, Talent and Development,” Member of Parliament for Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency, Hon. Jimson Tanaganda, said…
A free medical check-up for officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) was held at the Rove police headquarters on Monday 22 December 2025. The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) and 10 medical professionals from the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University in Guizhou province conducted the health check. CMT and medical professionals…
White River communities in West Honiara received support from police and security partners for their festive season sporting activities. The support comes from the Solomon Island Police Support Program (SIPSP) and the China Police Liaison Team to engage communities during the festive season. Supervising Officer Commanding Station (OSC) White River Police Station, Senior Police Constable…