MALAITA Provincial Premier Elijah Asilaua has clarified concerns surrounding the $3 million grant allocated for the Malaita Provincial Youth and Children Resource Centre, assuring the Provincial Assembly that funds have been properly managed and remain accountable. Addressing the Assembly during its recent sitting in Auki, the Premier said, the full $3 million was deposited into the…
MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has dismissed what he described as recent misconceptions surrounding his leadership, reaffirming his commitment to lawful governance, transparency, and financial accountability during a Provincial Assembly meeting in Auki. Addressing the Assembly, Premier Asilaua said all actions taken under his leadership were within the mandate entrusted to him and in full compliance…
Solomon Airlines has announced good news for Christmas and New Year, adding dozens more domestic flights for those reconnecting with family and friends or taking a holiday break this festive season. At the same time the national carrier has announced a new, year-round ‘14-Day Advance Purchase Fare’, available for travel in 2026 and offering savings…
Construction of the new Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport has reached a milestone, with superstructure works now underway. The Design and Build contract, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing steadily and on…
Villagers of Komaleai Village in the far Western part of the Shortland Islands Constituency, Western Province, are benefiting from a solar-powered deep freezer installed at the community maneaba to improve food storage and preservation. The project, facilitated through the Office of the Shortland Islands Constituency, is already contributing to improved food security and reducing reliance on conventional…
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have delivered essential school furniture 14 schools nation-wide. This is to enhance learning environment in various provinces. The support was made possible through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) where the 14 schools have received 1,558 pieces of furniture, including desks, chairs, bunk…
Former Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colin Yow is back in the country now as the CEO of Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA). His appointment was approved by the CEMA Board following the successful completion of the recruitment process. The official contract signing took place on Friday 12th December 2025 at the CEMA Conference Room in Honiara. This appointment marks…
The Permanent Representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to the United Nations held a meeting with the three United Nations Resident Coordinators (RCs) for the Pacific on 2 December 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America. The meeting brought together the three UN Resident Coordinators responsible for the…
Solomon Islands Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency (H.E) Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara, delivered a statement on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. She spoke on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum members during the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly which was held on 24 November…
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, on 12 December, officially opened the 120th Session of the OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels, in his capacity as President-in-Office of the OACPS Council. Addressing Ministers and delegates from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, Minister Agovaka expressed appreciation to OACPS Secretary-General H.E.…