Honolulu, Hawaii, – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded in Honolulu. Delivering closing remarks at the two-day Summit held at the East-West…
Road improvement works within Honiara City, involving the sealing of the Mendana Avenue road section from Heritage Park Hotel to City Council, will soon commence under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP). Given the scope and complexity of the activities, construction will be undertaken in four stages across eight sections. Works will progress sequentially,…
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…