Nominations are now open for the second annual Women’s Leadership Award under the Australia Awards scholarship program. The Award recognises a female Australia Awards alumna for her outstanding contribution to development in the Solomon Islands. This year the successful awardee will receive a cash grant of AUD 5,000, intended to support her ongoing professional development. This…
Vanuatu United turned in their best performance of the season to see off Solomon Kings and register their second win in a row in Melbourne. Heavy rain and thunderstorms had seen both of Tuesday’s matches postponed, allowing these two sides an opportunity to press their top four credentials ahead of the weekend. Solomon Kings have…
…. OF SLIPPING TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FATF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP STANDARD—PSDI SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—Solomon Islands faces a risk of slipping to non-compliance with global beneficial ownership standards unless reforms are implemented, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI). Enhancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency in the Pacific:…
Honiara-based Lauru people celebrated Choiseul Province’s Second Appointed Day since becoming a separate 35th years ago. The celebration was held at the National Auditorium, Solomon Islands National Museum Honiara on Wednesday 25 February 2026. It marked more than three decades of unity, identity and progress under the theme “35 Years of Unity and Progress: Honouring…
Skyriders Men’s Floorball Club (FBC) are close to claiming their first-ever National Floorball League title after securing a place in the final four playoffs. A dominant 12–2 victory over SINU Panthers in a top-of-the-table clash over the weekend confirmed Skyriders’ playoff spot, despite two regular-season rounds still remaining. “Yes, we are so happy to have…
Leader of Opposition Honorable Matthew Wale has slammed authorities for disregarding ‘copen’ in the dangerous substance list as an amendment under the Dangerous Drug (Amendment) Bill 2025. Speaking during the Bills & Legislations Committee (BLC) Hearing in Parliament this week, Hon Wale said government authorities’ negligence on this matter is inexcusable. “Why is copen not…
Munda International Airport in Western Province is continuing to record gradual growth in passenger arrivals from Brisbane, Australia, operated by Solomon Airlines, following its international opening in October 2023. Commercial Manager of Solomon Airlines Limited, John Wopereis, shared the update during the Tourism In Focus event in Honiara on Thursday 19th February. Mr. Wopereis said…
Powerlifting Solomon Islands (PSI) has become the seventh National Federation to register with National Sport Council (NSC) for 2026. NSC made the announcement yesterday confirming that the PSI has officially become the seventh sport federation to register with the National Sports Council (NSC) for 2026, marking an important milestone in national sports governance and athlete…
The Solomon Islands has generated approximately $730 million (USD90 million) in tourism receipts in 2024. This represents an increase of around $400 million (USD49 million) compared to 2019, the pre-COVID-19 period, when the government collected about $330 million (USD41 million). Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Philip Sukibuka, confirmed this during his…
Securing land for a proper rubbish disposal site at the Malaita’s provincial capital of Auki continues to be a major challenge due to customary land issues. Provincial Secretary Erick George told journalists during a press tour conducted last week by the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands that most land in the province is customary…