A heated debate erupted in the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during discussions on the Draft Revised Budget 2025/2026, after Ward 17 MPA Hon. Silas Lezutuni delivered a passionate plea for the government to prioritise the long-promised clean water supply project for his constituents. Hon. Lezutuni last week criticised the proposed $40.2 million budget, saying it fails to reflect the true priorities of rural communities and…
Twenty-year-old Fred Valentina is set to become only the third taekwondo athlete from the Solomon Islands to compete at the World Taekwondo Championships in China. Solomon Islands Taekwondo Union (SITU) head coach Junior Maetia, who will accompany ther young lad to the 27th edition of the Championships in Wuxi, China, from October 24-30, expressed confidence in the young…
Twenty-five year-old Francyne Solomon is among the new faces set to make their debut for the Solomon Islands Women’s National Basketball Team in the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, which tips off in Honiara on Monday. Speaking to Star Sports, the D-Fenders Basketball Club player expressed her pride and excitement about representing the country for the first time.…
SEASONAL workers from Malaita Province are making a lasting impact back home, helping to rehabilitate the Namobauala–Gwaisusru feeder road in Central Kwara’ae Constituency. The road, which links more than 800 residents to schools, health clinics, markets, and the provincial capital Auki, had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. For many families, poor access meant…
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Monday hosted a consultation workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel to develop a new National Tourism Development Policy for the Solomon Islands. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from the private sector, provincial governments, line ministries, development partners, and community-based organizations to share ideas and insights on shaping the future of tourism in the country. In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary of…
Our Telekom, through its mobile money service M-SELEN, has launched a new integration with Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT). The integration will enable Solomon Islanders to send and receive money with Ria directly into their M-SELEN wallets, creating a faster, safer,…
The Western Provincial Assembly has passed a revised budget of $40.2 million ($224,244.00) for the 2025/2026 financial year — an increase from the previous $36.7 million allocation. Presenting the budget during the Assembly meeting held since Monday and Friday Finance Minister Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the adjustment reflects Western Province’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, stronger…
The Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children and Family Affairs and UNICEF and its partners held a child protection dialogue on Thursday, at the Heritage Park Hotel to confront the escalating risks facing children in the Solomon Islands, calling for coordinated action across government, civil society, and international partners. The event co- hosted by Ministry of…
The community of Orete in Southeast Vella la Vella Island, Western Province has successfully hosted a community consultation to form a community governance structure. The event was held on Wednesday 8th October 2025. The meeting was made possible through an invitation sent by the community to a local NGO known as “Indigenous People for Sustainable Biodiversity Solomon Islands” (IPFSBSI). …
Construction of the Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with support from the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved in recent months. The new building project in Honiara has achieved several key…