HONIARA: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Friday received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of America. FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop acknowledged the receipt of the payment, emphasising its importance to the 16 Pacific…
Seventy (70) Catholic mothers from the Auki Parish have successfully celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Sasale Village in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. The event was held from Wednesday August 13 to Friday 15 August, 2025. The three-day celebration, which coincided with Malaita Province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day, brought…
Health professionals, nurses, and frontline workers are still waiting for their outstanding COVID-19 allowance, estimated at around $6 million, according to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). Although Parliament sat last week, there was no mention of the allowance payment, raising concerns amongst provincial health workers who continue to wait for the long-promised…
The development of the new Choiseul Provincial Township is progressing steadily, with major groundwork now underway at the Choiseul Bay. Reports from Taro confirmed that the project is taking shape, marking an important milestone in the province’s ambitious plan to establish a modern township that will provide improved facilities, services, and infrastructure for its people.…
A delegation comprising of Solomon Islands Government officials and industry leaders are attending the region’s largest infrastructure conference, focusing on climate resilient, locally-led infrastructure development in the region. The Australian Government is facilitating the trip. The Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 which is being held, in Brisbane, Australia, brings together political and business representatives from all…
THE closure of the Auki Central Market during the Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations on Friday has left many vendors and farmers frustrated. While Chinese-owned shops and other businesses continued to operate as usual, the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and market management decided to shut down the main market, impacting not only vendors but also…
The SINBIP three telecommunications towers located in Wanderer Bay(M122), Sotona (M124), West Guadalcanal, and Veuru, South Guadalcanal are now officially operational, marking a significant milestone in enhancing communication infrastructure in the area. Known as Tower M122, M124, Veuru, these new facilities have been successfully activated, improving mobile network coverage and connectivity for residents and businesses…
Dear Editor – I wish to raise my deep concern about the growing unemployment crisis in Honiara, especially amongst the youth, women and those who migrating from rural areas. While Honiara is often seen as the center of economic opportunities in the Solomon Islands, the reality for many is quite the opposite. Each year, hundreds…
The Solomon Islands National U-16 men’s team, the Katu-Katus, fell short against New Caledonia, going down 5-2 in their opening match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship on Monday at the National Stadium. In a match that promised flair and excitement, both teams delivered from the opening whistle. It didn’t take long for the visitors…
The South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) has commenced its week-long National Mission Summit in Honiara on Sunday, 17th August 2025. The summit brings together an estimated 500 church leaders from SSEC’s six regions across the country to discuss key issues relating to mission and evangelism. In support of the gathering, the Central Honiara Constituency has…