Tourism remains one of the key sectors with strong potential to contribute to employment creation, small business growth, and community livelihoods, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says. Prime Minister Manele made the remarks on Monday during his first press conference after officiating at the opening of the upgraded Parangiju Mountain Lodge in Central Guadalcanal on 16…
The Review of the Regional Architecture will remain a key agenda item at the upcoming 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) to be held in Palau later this year. Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair, Jeremiah Manele, confirmed this to media on Monday following his return from the first Pacific Islands Forum…
The registered landowner of the Kohimarama and old Kesao bridges in North West Guadalcanal is calling on the government to convene an urgent roundtable discussion to resolve the ongoing access crisis. This follows the disconnection of the Kohimarama Bridge after recent heavy rain and flooding, which has left students from Selwyn College unable to return…
Twenty-year-old goalkeeper Franco Lela departed the country on Wednesday to join Fiji’s Navua FA ahead of the 2026 season. Speaking to Star Sports before his departure, the Guadalcanal Province native said the move came as a surprise and that he is determined to make the most of the opportunity as he continues to build his…
Residents of Kariki Village in far Shortlands island in Western Province have expressed serious public safety concerns following the discovery of an unexploded ordinance (UXO) along Kariki Road. The ordnance is reportedly located in an area frequently used by villagers for gardening and other daily activities, posing a significant risk to the local community, particularly…
Serious allegations involving senior staff at Kilu’ufi Hospital have raised questions about accountability, internal oversight, and the apparent failure of authorities to act months after reports of misconduct surfaced. Reports indicate that on the night of 6 November 2025, a senior officer of Kilu’ufi Hospital allegedly consumed alcohol within the compound of the National Psychiatric…
Voza Community High School (VCHS) in Northwest Choiseul has officially acknowledged the partial implementation of the new Education Act 2023, which commenced this year, following a visit by the Choiseul Provincial Education Officer on Monday, this week. The Principal Education Officer (PEO) for Choiseul province, Mr. Nevol Lekelalu visited VCHS as part of a tour of schools…
Solomon Kings FC forward Jez Lofthouse has praised his team’s performance but admitted their ongoing struggles in front of goal have been the story of their season so far, following a goalless draw against New Zealand side South Island United on Sunday in Port Moresby in their OFC Pro League clash. Kings dominated possession and…
ALLOWS 40 KILOS OF FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR ECONOMY PASSENGERS FLYING BRISBANE TO HONIARA! Solomon Airlines has announced the return of the airline’s popular ‘shopping flight’ initiative for their valued economy passengers travelling on flight IE701 from Brisbane to Honiara on Saturdays. From today Friday 6 February onwards, all passengers including children, are offered a checked baggage allowance of 40kg in addition to 7kg…
All sports clubs across Choiseul province have been urged to ensure they are properly registered and affiliated through the appropriate channels. The Sports Recreation and Development Officer (SRDO) for Choiseul Province, Mr Brian Koveke issued this formal call which is aimed at strengthening coordination, accountability and sports development at both ward and constituency levels. All sports clubs within all three constituencies in Choiseul province have…