Burns Creek Community commences road rehabilitation effort

Community members of Burns Creek in East Honiara have commenced the effort to rehabilitate their road as of today, Monday 2nd February. This came after the Church and Community  leaders have decided to do something on their own after months of unanswered requests from authorities over the poor condition of their main access road. On Sunday 1st February Church leaders of Burns Creek…

YECSI Meets Western Province Youth Entrepreneurs in Gizo

The Chairman of the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI), Limal Totongi, has held a consultative meeting with representatives of the Western Province Young Entrepreneurship Council (WPYEC) in Gizo, reaffirming a shared commitment to youth empowerment and economic development in the province. The meeting provided a platform for WPYEC representatives to present detailed updates on their…

WYPEC Acknowledges MCILI for Content Creation Workshop

The Western Provincial Young Entrepreneurship Council (WYPEC) has acknowledged the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) for its support towards the successful delivery of a content creation workshop held recently in the Western Province. WYPEC is a youth-led organization that aims to empower young people in the province through entrepreneurship, innovation, skills and…

Digital Content Creation Training Concludes Successfully in Gizo

A four-day Digital Content Creation Training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers successfully concluded in Gizo on Friday, boosting digital skills and e-commerce awareness in Western Province. The training equipped participants with practical skills in storytelling, scripting, video production, audio and lighting techniques, as well as digital content development. Participants also took part…

PM RECEIVES FAREWELL COURTESY CALL FROM OUTGOING INDONESIAN ENVOY

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Saturday received a farewell courtesy call from the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, H.E. Andriana Supandy. The meeting marked the conclusion of Ambassador Supandy’s diplomatic tenure, following the presentation of his credentials in August 2019, and provided an opportunity to reflect on the strong and…

PM RECEIVES PROVINCIAL PREMIERS 

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…

Forest Commissioner clarifies Tubi issue 

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…