One of Honiara’s most pressing concerns is urban land availability, particularly, graveyards. Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr Edward Siapu highlighted this in his speech at the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebration Monday at the National Stadium, East Honiara. He said, one of Honiara’s challenges is tackling urban challenges. Honiara is not just a capital…
Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Lency Vokia has been condemned and described by the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust. “Is this the discipline the Prime Minister promised the nation? After all the talk, all that has happened is a quiet reshuffle, as though nothing serious occurred.…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale is questioning the ongoing silence and inaction of CBSI over BSP’s recent imposition of new banking fees. Hon. Wale said that CBSI must explain what concrete steps it is taking to protect ordinary Solomon Islanders. “It has been more than a week since this unjustifiable fee came into…
The new Buala Market in Isabel province has been designed in consultation with vendors and the local community to create an inclusive, accessible space for over 150 vendors. The new market will improve economic opportunities for women, people with disabilities and the broader community. The new market is being delivered under Australia’s Provincial Markets Redevelopment…
Honourable Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in Tuesday, 8th July at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration. This completes the latest phase of the ministerial reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Manemahaga…
JOHN WONG ABA – the King of Downstream Processing in Solomon Islands on Monday 7th July 2025 was awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI) – the nation’s Distinguished Order at the ceremony marking Solomon Islands 47th independence anniversary. Mr. Aba was one of six people who received awards announced a year ago. Governor General…
ONE hundred and nineteen international journalists, who have successfully completed spring media exchange program in China last weekend, were told that that their “professionalism and hard work” have won the attention of their Chinese counterparts. This was highlighted by the President of the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), Wu Hailong when speaking at a reception…
Minister Lency Vokia was officially sworn in Tuesday morning at Government House as the new Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, following a Cabinet reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Honourable Lency Vokia, who previously…
SOLOMON Islands journalist Deli Sharon Oso has urged international journalists who completed a journalist exchange program in China last week to be agents of positive change and multilateralism by promoting agendas for the common good of humankind. Mrs Oso was speaking on behalf of Asia-Pacific journalists who participated in the China International Press Communication Center…
CHINA’S Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei has encouraged international journalists upon the completion of their exchange program in China to “keep China in your sights and in your pieces, and always work for the Global South to be heard.” Lei issued the words of encouragement at a reception in Beijing on Saturday 5 July to…