Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban development at the resumption of the Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly last month. The Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, Hon. Polycarp Pae, reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ position in his address at the Resumed Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, held in…
The country’s legal system continue to operate under growing scrutiny, with allegations of systemic weaknesses and corruption contributing to a climate of impunity for the country’s political and business elites.While petty criminals are swiftly prosecuted and punished, those accused of major offences often involving millions of dollars—rarely face the full force of the law.In an…
In celebration of World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, and Coral Triangle Day 2025, a special event will be held on Thursday, May 5th, at the Honiara Futsal Multipurpose Hall. Organized under the themes “Beat Plastic Pollution, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us” and “One Triangle, Infinite Beauty” the event is a joint initiative by the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Health Infrastructure Department Manager together with other Solomon Islands Government Ministries, Honiara City Council and the State-Owned Enterprises attended an intensive 5-days training program designed to enhance infrastructure knowledge specific to the Solomon Islands in Sydney, Australia. The objectives of the training were to empower participants as…
Following the successful completion of emergency repair work at Fiu Bridge over the weekend, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD) advises vehicle owners and local businesses in Malaita Province to exercise caution regarding the bridge’s load capacity. Due to its age and structural integrity, it is strongly recommended that…
Galaxy FC of Vanuatu has officially announced the inclusion of Solomon Islands trio Aengari Junior Gagame, Alvin Hou, and Kennedy Watemae, as the club bolsters its squad for the upcoming VFF Champions League, which kicks off on June 10. The signings come just weeks after the club appointed former Auckland City FC coach Albert Riera…
It will be an all-Solomon Islands showdown this Saturday as Suva FC, featuring the Gagame brothers, Gagame Feni and Molis Gagame takes on Rewa FC, led by Solomon Islands international John Orobulu and goalkeeper James Do’oro, in the second semi-final of the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT. Playing in his first-ever Fiji FACT tournament, the 25-year-old…
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, accompanied by three Opposition MPs and senior officials from the Office of the Leader of Opposition, visited the Gold Ridge Mine on Thursday 29th May 2025. The visit aimed to witness firsthand the developments, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the Solomon Islands’ largest gold mining project. Hon.…
INTERNATIONALLY- ACCLAIMED as the most beautiful marathon track in the world, the 31-kilometer Amoy Circular Road in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, serves as the main course for the Xiamen International Marathon, and a must-see site in the southeast coastal city. The road connects numerous attractions, including the iconic Hulishan Fortress signage declaring “One Country,…
CHINA’S leading vehicle exporter and a major global bus manufacturer, the Xiamen King Long United Automative Industry Co., Ltd, is working to become the provider of intelligent transportation system solution. A company official underscored this goal during a visit to the company headquarters in Xiamen City, Fujian Province by six journalists from the Pacific, including…