The Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, through Invest Solomons officially launched its online portal on Thursday 23 October at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The event marked a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to modernise and strengthen investment promotion in the Solomon Islands. The new website serves as a central hub for investors—both…
Voza Community High School (VZCH) in Northwest Choiseul successfully held its graduation ceremony for its year 9 student on Thursday with a powerful message for graduates to build a legacy of positive change. The event was held under the theme: ‘We are the future, building a legacy of change,’ focused on the power of young people shaping the world.…
The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP), a ‘Coalition Partner’ to the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) in Solomon Islands, has formally welcomed the Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Hon Harry Kuma, MP, as a member of the political party. The welcome dinner happened over the weekend on Saturday 25 October…
Cab owners have been warned to immediately stop using private number plates for their taxi services. The Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division issued the advisory to all cabs operating within the city after being made aware that some operators are breaching the Honiara City Council Business License Ordinance by running taxi businesses without…
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG) His Excellency William McDonald Soaki joined a Solomon Islands Government delegation to attend the 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference, held in Port Moresby from 8–9 October 2025. The delegation was led by the Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Mines, Energy…
Solomon Islands was represented at the Fourteenth Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC), held on 17 October 2025 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka attended the conference which was based on the theme “Pasifiki: Rooted in Heritage, Honouring the Past, United for a Resilient Future.” The…
The Vatoro site at North Vella La Vella, Western Province is now fully operational. This followed the successful activation of the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP tower. The latest achievement marked a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ nationwide broadband expansion efforts. The Vatoro site R22 has been brought online, further enhancing the…
Dear Editor – Active community involvement is essential for strong leadership and transparent governance. Unfortunately, citizens’ voices are often excluded from key development and planning decisions that impact their daily lives. Leaders at all levels should encourage public consultations and establish open discussions to include community perspectives. When people participate in decisions, it builds accountability,…
The Chairlady of the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup Gloria Hong, has expressed pride and gratitude following the successful hosting of the tournament in Honiara in the past weeks. In a statement, Hong stated the event was more than just a basketball competition it was a true celebration of unity, teamwork, and love for the game…
Honiara – Parliament will reconvene on Monday, 24th November 2025, following the completion of the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. This follows Parliament’s approval on Friday of a Motion of Special Adjournment moved by the Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele. The adjournment will allow the PAC sufficient time to conduct…