The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Western Province (WP) is being viewed as a massive economic asset that could be fully unlocked once statehood is granted to the province. Local leaders and Eminent Persons have reiterated that the vast marine resources within the EEZ remain underutilized under the current provincial structure. However, with statehood on…
The ban on fishing or possession of beche-de-mer or sea cucumber in Solomon Islands has been lifted. The announcement, effective on Tuesday 22 April 2025, was made by Director of Fisheries. The Revocation of Prohibited Activities (Fishing or Possession of Beche-de-mer) Order 2025 was issued under section 22(2) of the Fisheries Management Act 2015. The…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty is set to be signed during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which will be hosted in Honiara from November 8–12, 2025. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the announcement upon his return from the PIF TROIKA Meeting in Nadi, Fiji, recently. “The PRF Treaty is expected to be…
The National Parliament has been reminded about the need to spend public finances wisely on strategic priorities. The Governor General (GG) His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu issued the reminder when delivering his traditional speech from the Throne in Parliament this morning, Thursday 24th April. Sir David said it is important that spending of…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands today, Thursday 24th April commenced the Third Meeting of the 12th Parliament, with the ceremonial Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The Governor General was formally invited by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4), to…
The Takwa Community in North Malaita is now better equipped to withstand natural disasters, following a two-day simulation training exercises conducted by the Church Action Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) and its partners recently. CANDO is The Church Agencies Network – Disaster Operations (CAN DO) was formed in 2015 to better coordinate and strengthen our…
A total of thirty-three participants from the private sector and members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) have successfully completed a two-day intensive Food Safety Training aimed at enhancing food production standards across the country. Organized by SICCI under its Export Industry Develop department, the training was facilitated in collaboration with…
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Ali Saad Mohamed Habab Al-Hajri, on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu congratulated Ambassador Al-Hajri on his…
Gizo Hospital at the provincial capital of Western Province has recorded a steady rise in malaria cases over the past few weeks and months. Health officials at the hospital confirmed that most of the recent cases are Plasmodium vivax (PV), one of the two most common types of malaria parasites in the Solomon Islands. Speaking…
A MAN accused of taking part in the November 2021 riot in Honiara was discharged on Tuesday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. The discharge comes after the prosecution made an application to withdraw the charge of Taking Part in an Unlawful Assembly against Joe Lefoto’o. The application was made under section 190 (2) (b) (ii)…