SINO Oceania International Limited has reached a reconciliation with the family of Johnson Losi, who allegedly circulated false information on social media. Losi had uploaded a 20-second video showing SINO manager Robert Lee speaking to landowners of Lower Paripao in North East Guadalcanal. He claimed that Lee was making “false promises” about the benefits of…
As part of Franjti Shipping Ltd’s commitment to maintaining reliable shipping services to Western Province it had announced a scheduled trip that will depart late this week. The shipping firm has confirmed that its vessel, MV Florence, will embark on a major cargo and fuel delivery run to several islands and communities in the province.…
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon Nita Green, will arrive in Honiara on Wednesday to represent Australia at the PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting (PPMM). The PPMM marks five years since the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus came into force. PACER Plus is the region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade,…
The international climate community has concluded COP30 in Belém, Brazil on Saturday — a landmark summit that delivered a comprehensive roadmap aimed at preserving the critical 1.5°C temperature limit and accelerating a global “just transition” away from fossil fuels. For the Solomon Islands and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the outcome signals new momentum…
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury has tabled a $5.6 billion budget in Parliament for the 2026 financial year—an increase of more than $1.4 billion from the $4.2 billion budget presented by the Manele Government for 2024–2025. The 2026 Budget has been framed within an overall deficit of $548 million, equivalent to about 3.5 percent…
Honiara, – Tourism Solomons has announced the winners of its innovative creative challenge inviting Australian and New Zealand travel industry professionals the opportunity to create travel industry campaign slogans – and the results are impressive. Launched under a ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail’banner, the initiative encouraged travel professionals to unleash their creativity and express what…
An urgent public health alert has been issued to the public following an increase in measles cases across neighbouring countries in the Pacific. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) issued the advisory after cases were reported in Australia and New Zealand. This rise in cases has placed the Solomon Islands at heightened risk…
Solomon Islands continue to make its mark in the Futsal code with the local Futsal Club Mataks being crowned the champ of the OFC Futsal Men’s Club championship. The boys defeated Waikato Rapids of New Zealand to retain the title. After a disappointing start in their campaign after losing two of their opening matches, they…
The Choiseul Bay Township Project has taken another major step toward its long-term development plan, with hydrological monitoring now underway at the Sorave River— the proposed main water source for the township’s future utilities. Project Manager Isaac Lekelalu confirmed that the township development continues to work closely with key line ministries to plan and design…
A police officer of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) who had an accident with a police-marked vehicle has been arrested and placed in police custody on Saturday. RSIPF Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Operation Mr Mathias Lenialu said the accident has occurred further up from the Sape clinic at Guadalcanal Plain Palm Oil Limited…