The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project has successfully completed its third Capacity Building Training of Trainers (TOT) for Cocoa. The training was held in Mataruka, Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal, from 15th to 24th July 2025. The training brought together 34 participants from across Guadalcanal Province, including Young Professionals (YPs), Community Resource Persons…
Australia Awards alumnus Fox Mark is helping to shape the next generation of teachers in Solomon Islands by applying skills, gained through the Australia Awards Solomon Islands short course. Since completing the Transformational Leadership short course, Mr. Mark has introduced student-centred teaching approaches at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), focusing on empathy, flexibility, and…
Jiangsu Province from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated two brand new Hilux to the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) on Friday. The gift marked a significant milestone under the Jiangsu-Malaita relations. The handing over ceremony of the vehicles was attended by the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua, and other provincial leaders.…
Pelican Shipping Ltd has announced that both of its vessels, Pelican 1 and Pelican 2 are temporarily out of service because of the need to undergo scheduled maintenance. In a notice issued to the traveling public and intending passengers, the company said, the move is part of its ongoing commitment to ensure vessels remain safe,…
Fiji will be aiming for back-to-back qualification as the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicks off on Sunday in Honiara. Fueled by their second-place finish in Papeete, which secured a place in the 2025 U17 World Cup in Qatar, the Sunil Kumar-coached side will be looking to repeat the feat. “We know it will be challenging,…
Defending champions New Zealand will be aiming for their 11th title as the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicks off on Sunday in Honiara. Speaking during the pre-tournament press conference on Friday at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) headquarters, head coach Martin Bullock said, there will be more pressure on his young side due to…
Government hs been urged to seriously address the cash flow problem in the country. Speaking during the motion of special adjournment moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament on Thursday Opposition Leader Matthew Wale questioned why the country is always facing a cash flow problem. Hon Wale said the national government must seriously address this…
A delegation from Jiangsu Fenghai New Energy Seawater Desalination Development Co., Ltd from China is in Gizo, Western Province, for a three-day technical visit to assess the feasibility of a seawater desalination pilot project. The visit, hosted by the Gizo Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) and the Western Provincial Government (WPG), includes site assessments and community consultations…
TOWNEND Adventist School in Auki, Malaita has shown its support and commitment to the Malaita Provincial Government by leading a clean-up campaign in Auki town ahead of the province’s Second Appointed Day celebrations on Thursday. The initiative, which forms part of the school’s health awareness and community service program, involved students from both the primary…
The Minister for Infrastructure & Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o has been acknowledged by the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale following the successful passage of the National Building Standards Bill 2025. Hon Wale particularly praised Minister Fuo’o for his hard work and for acknowledging the recommendations on the Bill from the Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC)…