ALOFI, NIUE, – Fisheries officials and delegates from the 17 Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), are gathering this week at the Millenium Hall in Alofi, Niue, for the 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Annual Officials Meeting. The five-day meeting offers an important opportunity for Members to shape the direction of sustainable…
HONIARA, — I’m writing with a deep sense of urgency—and a heavy heart. Everywhere I look across our beautiful islands, I see resilience. Not the kind written about in glossy reports or preached in policy seminars. But the kind that’s woven into fishing nets at dawn, sung in lullabies, passed down by grandmothers, and practiced…
WHITE River Community High School (CHS) in West Honiara proudly hosted its annual speech contest on Wednesday 7th May. The speech day was based on the theme: ‘Live to Influence, Motivate, and Inspire’. The event featured 25 talented orators who took to the stage to articulate their thoughts on critical issues such as climate change,…
In a historic milestone for Rennell and Bellona (RenBel) Province, the RenBel Provincial Government has signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Provincial Governance and Service Delivery Project (PGSD), funded by the European Union. This marks the first time that RenBel Province joins the initiative, thanks to…
GROWING concerns over rising incidents of public disturbances in Gizo, Western Province have sparked fresh calls from residents and community leaders for stronger community policing. The Gizo Police have also been urged to take proactive steps to prevent further escalation. Over the past several weeks, locals have reported a surge in disorderly behavior, including late-night…
Dear Editor – Please allow me space to discuss and explain the core subject of the above proposed development in North Malaita Constituency. I for one hereby wish to say something regarding the above subject with due respect to recent national and provincial infrastructure projects like Malu’u wharf, Malu’u Fishery Centre, Malu’u Copra Buying Centre…
QUESTIONS are being asked as to whether or not Australia has abandoned its multi-million-dollar commitment to fund rehabilitation projects in Malaita and Guadalcanal Provinces following the signing of the Townsville Peace Agreement (TPA) nearly 25 years ago. The agreement, which restored relative peace and calm to Solomon Islands was signed in Australia’s northern city of…
The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) travelled to Kohabuha, Marasa in the Wanderer Bay Ward of West Guadalcanal on Saturday to support the campaign of their candidate, Philip Manakako, in preparation for the upcoming by-election on June 4. The by-election follows the passing of the late Moses Garu. The delegation included two Members of…
Building on the success of its best first quarter international visitor intake since 2019, Tourism Solomons has seized the initiative by leading the biggest-ever Solomon Islands tourism delegation to take part in the 2025 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Fiji. A total of 19 Solomon Islands tourism delegates representing regional government tourism boards, hotels,…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Finance has announced that all teachers, police and public servants will start receiving their new re-levelled salaries and 3% COLA – Cost Of Living Adjustment starting this week. Teachers will be the first to recieve their new re-levelled payout during their pay-run this week. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Finance…