The Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka Constituency and Minister of Finance, Honourable Rexon Ramofafia, handed over livelihood projects worth $3.2 million aimed at improving livelihoods and community development in his constituency on Saturday 14 February. The project materials and equipment were funded through the Fataleka Constituency Development Funds (CDF) budget for 2025. Project materials…
The Positive Marinelife For Change, in partnership with key stakeholders, successfully carried out a one-day underwater clean-up campaign along the coastline of Gizo township shore in Western Province this week. The initiative was organised by members of the Western Province Network for Sustainable Environment (WPNSE) as part of their ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability…
Solomon Islands and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Richard Marles in Honiara. The meeting, underscored renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both leaders committing to strengthen cooperation across security, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate action and regional…
A total of Six national sporting federations have just confirmed registration with the National Sport Council (NSC) 2026, paving the way for serious athlete development at the Solomon Islands National Institution of Sport (SINIS). This was confirmed this week by the SINIS following the formal registration of the Athletics Solomons under NSC for 2026. According…
Hon. Junior Isikeli Vave, Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands has visited a number of communities in his constituency in the past week to engage with locals and discuss development priorities. The part of the constituency tour included Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID). The visit was aimed to understand the…
A major milestone for Bava Island in South Vella Western Province is set for next week with the official groundbreaking of the Bavaqole Rural Training Centre (RTC), a project aimed at strengthening rural education and community development. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February on Bava Island. It marks the start of a significant…
On 19th May 2023, the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Are’Are constituency, Hon -Peter Kenilorea Jnr moved or raised this issue on the floor of parliament for formal discussion and debate. He suggested that as part of Electoral Reform, the counting of ballot papers should be considered and conducted at all polling stations, just…
Dick Douglas, representing the 16 tribes that form the Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council (GRCLC), has apologised to Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) following the burning of 30 machines on the night of January 20, 2026. Douglas, a pastor of the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC), made the apology during a Chinese New Year luncheon at…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Lata,Temotu have arrested a 38-year-old father on Friday, 13 February 2026, for raping his own daughter. It was alleged that the father occasionally had sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on different dates in the months of April to August 2025 on Santa…
Construction works under the Choiseul Bay Township Project (CBTP) is progressing steadily, with significant developments now underway at Lot 9 along the Tarekukure road network. A statement from Solomon Island Ministry of Rural Development stated that works at Lot 9 include road alignments, installation of culverts, drainage systems, and the construction of bridge structures. “Once…