Construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport is making steady progress. The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has confirmed. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by MCA. China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) is…
Work on the new Seghe Market in Marovo, Western Province has commenced, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor, Hatanga, has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating a massive 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil, and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill. Australian High Commissioner, His…
Tetere, Guadalcanal – A historic milestone was celebrated on Monday at Christ the King Parish, Tetere, on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, as Sr. Jennifer Koafanita and Sr. Veronica Kaqeasi became the first Solomon Islanders to profess their vows as sisters of the Daughters of Our Lady of La Pieta. The joyful ceremony…
MID West Football Club of ward three, West Kwara’ae, Malaita province has taken the lead in the Auki Capital League (ACP) with 15 points. This was after they won their match against Aoke FC in a 2-1 result over the weekend at Aligegeo stadium. From eight matches played, Mid West FC recorded four wins, three…
Solomon Islands youth international Billy Afi has helped Fijian club Tailevu Naitasiri secure a return to the Fijian Premier Division. Afi and his side sealed promotion to the 2026 Premier Division with a hard fought 1–0 victory over Seaqaqa FC in the second leg of the Extra Senior League playoff at Subrail Park, Labasa, completing…
Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day “Look and Learn” workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food…
The Lauru Kuvojo team has finally settled in Autonomous Region of Bougainville ahead of their international friendly match today. The international friendly is scheduled for Wednesday 17th September 2025, at Buin, Bougainville. In a statement, LFA said, the team will attend the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Independence celebration, and participate in the international friendly match against a provincial…
Twenty-seven(27) year-old Sosimo Evo is set to lead Lauru Kuvojo’s frontline when they face Bougainville provincial side Southern Rangers on Wednesday in Buin, Bougainville Island, in a historic international friendly match. The fixture comes as part of ongoing dialogue between the Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) and the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF). Evo…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga. In a statement on Tuesday, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from the public. He said the ongoing revelations in…
THE Australian Government through its Small Grants Program is supporting to empower youth associations in Malaita Province, boosting economic opportunities and rural livelihoods. This year, several youth associations have received funding support to implement small-scale projects aimed at driving economic empowerment in their communities. So far, five youth associations are actively implementing projects with assistance…