The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is urging communities across the country to remain informed about the Nipah virus, which has infected two people in India. The MHMS is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory readiness, and rapid response systems through the Public Health Emergency and…
Auki, Malaita Province —The Universal Church, together with the Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands, rejoiced as the Catholic Diocese of Auki welcomed its fourth Bishop, Bishop Jacob Aba, on Saturday, 24 January 2026, during his Episcopal Ordination and Installation at St. Augustine Cathedral, Fasitoro, Auki, Malaita Province. The historic celebration marked a significant moment for t…
Any victim of the alleged police misconduct at Gold Ridge in Central Guadalcanal has been urged to come forward with evidence and report it to the Professional Standards Internal Investigation Department (PSII). Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mathias Lenialu issued the call after allegations were leveled against police for heavy-handedness that triggered the…
Two officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Response Department, are among 22 police personnel from across the Pacific participating in the third cohort of the Pacific Police Support Group (PPSG) at the Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane, Australia. They officers are Police Constables Patterson Podoloka and Faux Kalae. PPSG 01/2026 brings together officers…
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports officially has commenced. This marked another significant milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This activity is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new towers will enhance aviation safety, operational efficiency, and air traffic management at two…
A high school female student is currently in police custody after she was suspected of giving birth to a child and later dumped the body into sea in Marovo, Western Province. The alleged incident occurred on the 3rd of January 2026. The infant was discovered after a man went diving along the coast near the village. Its…
The funeral service for Late Lady Joy Kere was held in Honiara on Wednesday – 28th January 2026. The sad and solemn ceremony brought together immediate family members, relatives, friends, former work colleagues and those who have come to know her. The service was held at the St Barnabas Cathedral to allow every one to…
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) office, under the leadership of Honourable Dr. Paul Bosawai, MP, reaffirmed its dedication to education development, emphasizing that this remains one of the top priorities for the constituency. Hon. Dr. Bosawai made this statement during the official handover of much-needed hardware and building materials for 15 schools in the constituency…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has this week confirmed the full list of FIFA-accredited match officials for the 2026 season. The list features three centre referees, headlined by Timothy Niu, who has been named as the latest Solomon Islands referee to receive a FIFA Badge. Also included are three assistant referees, two futsal referees,…
Road rehabilitation works along the West Honiara/Tandai Highway, involving an upgrade from a 2-lane to 4-lane road, are now nearing completion, with most sections successfully finished and already delivering benefits to road users. The final major areas of work are the Rove & Bishop Dale roundabouts (and their approaches), where construction activities are ongoing to…