The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara joins the Universal Church in joyful celebration following the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. He was formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as the 267th Successor of Saint Peter and Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday, 8 May 2025, in Rome,…
A 31 year-old man who abused his former partner on three separate occasions in September last year has been sentenced to five months in prison. Eric Foli pleaded guilty to three counts of Domestic Violence – two Psychological Abuses and one Physical Abuse. Both the prosecution and the defence had asked for a fine to…
THE Malaita Province Fisheries Division has successfully completed a tilapia scoping tour in the southern region of the province. This is part of the preparations for the arrival of the newly introduced Nile Tilapia, known as Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT), expected later this year. According to a report from the Malaita Province Fisheries Office,…
An advanced air navigation system aimed at improving aviation safety in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu Provinces arrived at Honiara on April 23, 2025. The equipment will soon be transported to the sites in the provinces for installation. This upgrade, part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is supported by the World Bank…
Just weeks after the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) through Ministry of Fisheries of Marine Resources (MFMR) officially reopened the harvesting season for beche-de-mer, a flurry of activity is already underway across the Western Province. Since last month after the ban lifted, Honiara Port saw its first major unloading of the high-value sea cucumber species, marking…
MALAITA Province has once again qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) for the 2025/2026 period. Deputy Provincial Secretary for Malaita, Peter Herehura, confirmed the province’s qualification for the PCDF. He expressed confidence, stating that the results of the recent assessment were positive, confirming that Malaita had qualified for the fund this round. “Yes,…
THE coalition Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and the Opposition grouping – the two powerhouses of on-going political upheaval in recent weeks – have begun consolidating. This is a precaution as the hidden meaning of the withdrawal of the motion of no confidence began to sink in. The Kadere Party and GNUT were…
A PRE-trial conference on the case of three individuals accused of scamming $4,800 from people seeking work in Australia will be held in court on May 14. Trial dates will also be set on that date. The defendants, Joe Rex Raukaniu, 38, Shirly Fa’aitoa and Elsie Nagive are jointly charged with one count of False…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has earned $200,000 in revenue from the licensing of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) businesses operating in Auki. Four Chinese-owned companies, N&L Company Limited, Chen Zhen Company Limited, Young Young Company Limited, and Joana Kofana have each paid $50,000 for a business license to legally purchase and trade in beche-de-mer within the province.…
Dreamcast Theatre Solomon Islands has announced the premiere of an unforgettable theatrical production that brings to life the untold stories of World War II through the eyes of Solomon Islanders. Titled WWII: A Story to Tell, this compelling performance will debut on May 26th 2025 with an exclusive premiere, with subsequent shows running from May 27th to May…