Solomon Islands head coach Josh Smith says the opportunity to play a friendly match with the Brisbane Roar is an amazing opportunity. He was speaking in a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the friendly this weekend. Smith highlighted that Saturday’s match will be a great opportunity for his players and staff to learn and grow,…
The Maringe-Kokota Constituency Development Committee (CDC) successfully completed the screening process for the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) applications and approved projects ahead of implementation. Held at Jejevo in Buala, Isabel Province, two weeks ago, the meeting brought together CDC members representing each ward within the constituency. This critical process ensures that all projects align…
An elderly man from Rannoggah, Western Province currently residing at Saeragi village in West Gizo, Western province has gone missing at sea during a fishing trip on Monday night. According to reports, the old man went fishing with his son in-law traveled separately in a dug out canoe when they encountered strong winds. The son in-law managed to return safely to Saeragi…
Dear Editor – I am writing this concerning that our communities and rural areas are facing climate displacement that is becoming one of the greatest challenges facing our region. Rising seas, strong storms, and prolonged droughts are forcing families to abandon their homes, threatening not only their safety but also our, cultures and traditions. At the same…
Honiara – The Governments of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, handed over 1,096 flash drives to Honiara and Guadalcanal Education Provider representatives. Held at the King George VI National Secondary School in Honiara,…
The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) has recently announced the women basketball team final squad that will represent the country in the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup which will be held in Honiara later this month. The women’s final squad consisted of 12 member squad including: Annie Homelo, Britney Basia, Edella Animamu, Francyne Solomon, Hemah Aquillah,…
Dear Editor – Human rights are the foundation of justice and equality, yet several communities in our area still suffer discrimination and deprivation of fundamental freedoms. Inequality of genders, violence, and restricted access to education are still impacting youth. As a USP student, I think it is critical that these problems are addressed with speed. One of…
Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has seen a positive turnover in performance for the financial year ending 2025. As a result an increase of more than 80% in gross income was seen from the previous $252.2 million gross income to a draft gross income of $430 million for 2025. That’s according to the SINPF General Manager (GM) and Chief…
THE Malaita Provincial Education Authority has emphasized the importance of raising the standards of Physical Education (PE) teaching in the province, following the launch of a six-day training program for local teachers earlier this week. A total of 30 teachers are participating in this first-ever PE training initiative, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of…
HONIARA – International partners joined U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock and LtCol Jeremy Smith, the Indo-Pacific Deputy Director for the Defense P.O.W./M.I.A. Accounting Agency (DPAA), at a repatriation ceremony for service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Guadalcanal Campaign, at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara on September 8, 2025. Solomon Islands National…