The Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Bradley Tovosia, last week received a courtesy call from the non- resident Ambassador of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Andriana Supandy, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Ambassador Supandy conveyed the congratulations of the President of Indonesia to the Government and people of Solomon Islands for…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, last week joined Commonwealth counterparts at the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting was chaired by Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo, and brought together Foreign Ministers from across the 56-member family of…
IN the heart of Gizo, Western Province, a woman entrepreneur from Malakerava community is drawing attention with a simple but powerful product — homemade ginger tea. Known as the ‘Malakerava Ginger Tea,’ the drink is the creation of Andrison Anita, a mother and female market vendor who has turned a traditional preparation into a small-scale business that is both…
WESTERN Province Deputy Premier, Hon. Brian Lotikena, has underscored the importance of strategic planning and timely interventions in strengthening the country’s health outcomes. Hon. Lotikena made the remarks during the closing program of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo on Friday. He said the conference has provided a platform for provincial leaders, health officials,…
ON average, one infant dies daily in Solomon Islands, raising urgent concerns about maternal and child health services nationwide. This heartbreaking revelation was presented by Chief Medical Statistician, Rebecca Manelase, during the second day of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo last week. According to Manelase, a total of 15,831 births were recorded in…
Solomon Islands is set to make a significant impact at the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025, a premier international event focused on creating a sustainable future, when it celebrates its National Day on October 2 at the main Expo Village. A joint government delegation to be led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External…
The Super League defending champions Central Coast Football Club dominated Kossa FC in a thrilling match, securing a 5-0 victory over KOSSA FC on Saturday at the Lawson Tama stadium. The game showcased Central Coast’s exceptional skills, with the team controlling the tempo and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Kossa FC struggled to find their footing,…
Tourism Solomons in collaboration with Pacific Tourism (SPTO) hosted key stakeholders from across the region to update, inform, and align on critical sustainability initiatives that aim to reshape the future of tourism in the Pacific. Taking place across several days in both Munda and Honiara, the landmark Sustainable Tourism Workshop is seen as an essential…
New York, USA – Solo’mon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, emphasizing the central role of young people in the country’s social, economic, and political development. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth, Hon. Wayne Ghemu, Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional…
A third Motion of No Confidence is expected to be tabled against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele when Parliament resumes on Monday, 13th October 2025, driven by the controversial sufferance wharves saga and a deteriorating government financial situation. PM Manele has survived two previous motions—both initiated by Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo on 16th December 2024 and 5th May, 2025—but both were withdrawn before…