Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Saturday 31st January 2026 received Provincial Premiers and their representatives in Honiara to follow up on their submission regarding the Provincial Government Act 1997. During the meeting, the Prime Minister acknowledged the sentiments raised by the provincial leaders and recognised the commitment shown by premiers and their representatives in travelling to…
The Commissioner Forest Resources within the Ministry of Forestry and Research has clarified question raised over a decision to endorse logging operations on Korona land as straight forward with an exception on the tubi issue. A so-called landowner, Mr Chief Paul Fota raised the issue in the Island Sun Newspaper alleging non-compliance of legal processes pertaining to…
OFC: Bula FC have claimed a precious victory over ten-man Solomon Kings as they made a winning start to Round 2 of the OFC Pro League in Port Moresby on Sunday. Having come through Round 1 without a victory, Stephane Auvray’s side will be delighted to hit the ground running, thanks to Nabil Begg’s late first-half goal.…
After days of rain, the Vura Road in East Honiara received a much needed relief work over the weekend. Over the past days, the road condition along the Vura had been in a very bad state, causing inconvenience to vehicle owners and commuters who have been accessing the road. Heavy downpour had resulted in parts…
The case of former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned to Monday 2nd February following an update on his medical condition. Counsel Peter Sipolo of JS Ward & Associate informed the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Friday that Manetoali was discharged from hospital last week, but is required to return weekly for medical reviews. Deputy Chief…
The case of a woman accused of a $2 million Kukum warehouse break-in has been adjourned to February 6 as the prosecution seeks time to consider a proposal from the defence. The accused, Donsia Deresi, 41, is facing one count of house breaking and committing a felony. Public Prosecutor Grace Chow, appearing on instructions from…
The Small Malaita Mini Game Council (SMMGC) convened its meeting on Saturday 31st January 2026 to appoint members of the Games Organising Committee (GOC) to plan and host the Small Malaita Mini Games this year 2026. The meeting was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall Conference Room The Small Malaita Mini Games (SMMG) is a registered entity under the Charitable Act of Solomon Islands. The objectives…
Applications for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for 2027 are now available. The Australian Government through its tax payers have been supporting Solomon Islanders with scholarships over the past years. For 2026 a total of 36 Solomon Islanders have been awarded the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships after successful applying in 2025. Among them, 16 women- breaking…
Solomon Kings FC kick off their Round Two campaign of the inaugural OFC Pro League this Sunday, February 1, with a highly anticipated clash against Roy Krishna’s Bula FC at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The Kings arrived in Port Moresby on Thursday and remain unbeaten after two matches in…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Customers of the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) can now receive their loans and repay them digitally via M-SELEN, following a new partnership between DBSI and M-SELEN. The service allows DBSI customers to receive loan disbursements directly into their M-SELEN wallets and make repayments anytime, anywhere using the M-SELEN App or…