The Honiara City Council (HCC) Executive House has officially approved the allocation of the Kukum Market in East Honiara as the new trading space for all cloth vendors selling clothes in the Firehouse area. This decision was made during its meeting on Thursday 13 November 2025. This aims to ensure that small business operators have…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called for urgent reforms in the telecommunications sector describing the competition policy as ‘very weak’. Speaking during the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing recently, Hon Wale said urgent changes need to be done within the telecommunications sector. Hon Wale made these comments when the Ministry of Communications and…
Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has acknowledged the Australian Government for its continuous support towards infrastructure development in Solomon Islands. Minister responsible for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o echoed the acknowledgement this week at the two-day 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The theme for the event is: “Connecting for…
THE case of former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned till November 24 for a possible plea on the 10 conversion charges remitted for retrial in the Honiara Magistrate Court by the Court of Appeal. His case was mentioned for the first time in the Honiara Magistrate Court on Monday following…
Solomon Islands has reiterated that climate finance is a legal duty—not an act of goodwill—during the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology on Saturday in Belem Brazil, Hon. Polycarp…
KONGU LAVATA, a small but resource-rich community just several minutes by boat from Gizo, Western Province has achieved a historic milestone by officially registering its first Community-Based Management (CBM) system. This milestone initiative is aimed at improving local governance, conservation, and community development. Once described as a “neglected community,” Kongu Lavata is home to diverse ethnic groups and mixed…
The Western Province Sports Division has successfully concluded a one-week volleyball and netball knockout competition in Gizo. This marked the revival of organised sports in the provincial capital after several quiet years. The competition, hosted by the Western Provincial Government (WPG) Sports Division, brought together youths, men, and women from across Gizo Ward 11, including surrounding communities…
The Solomon Islands National senior men’s team is set to face Vanuatu this afternoon – Thursday 20th November in the semi finals of the 2025 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Papua New Guinea. This match is schedule to take place this afternoon 4pm PNG time (5pm SI local time) at the Sir John Guise Stadium…
A sports tournament is currently underway at Polo village in Varisika Ward 11 in North Choiseul this week. The ‘George Vakana Cup’ tournament features 11-a-side football for men and netball for ladies. The competition commenced on Tuesday and is scheduled to conclude end of this week depending on how fast the matches are being played.…
The Solomon Islands will re-open its Embassy and Permanent Mission in Geneva, signalling a renewed commitment to deepening its diplomatic engagement with Switzerland, the United Nations Organization, the World Trade Organization and other International Organisations and agencies based in Geneva. Foreign Minister Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka signed a Memorundum of Understanding (MOU) with HE Mr.…