Access to quality education in rural communities remains a major challenge across Solomon Islands, but a newly formed organization, Academic Excellence, is stepping forward with a clear mission: to uplift education standards and create better learning opportunities for students in underserved areas. Established in early 2025, Academic Excellence was founded in response to the growing…
The escalating impacts of climate change and the persistent threat of volcanic activity on Simbo Island in Western Province have renewed calls for a structured and culturally sensitive relocation plan for the residents of the island . Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 3 (Nusa Simbo), Hon.Gideon Tuke, has raised serious concerns over…
The Solomon Island Football Federation (SIFF) is set to host an Introductory Futsal Referee Course (IFRC) next week at the SIFF Headquarters in Honiara. SIFF confirmed early this week that the IFRC will commence on Tuesday 17th and will continue until Thursday 19th of this month. Registration forms for interested individuals who want to pursue…
A concerned parent from Laugwata Community High School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, has called on the government to strictly enforce teacher accountability following the recent settlement of teachers’ salary and entitlement demands. Mr Robert Buai said that now the government has fulfilled its obligations by addressing long-standing issues related to teachers’ salaries and entitlements,…
A West Kwaio Constituency meeting was held at Buma Parish in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, on Monday, 9 February 2026, bringing together constituency leaders, ward representatives, and community stakeholders to discuss development challenges and priorities for the year. Speaking at the meeting, the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency, Honourable Claudius Teifi, emphasized that development…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka last week attended the 13th World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was held, from 3–5 February 2026. The World Government Summit is an annual global platform that brings together Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers, thought leaders, and representatives…
Solomon Islands duo Calvin Ohasio and Norman Ngafu made their debut for Fiji’s Rewa FC, helping the Delta Tigers secure a 1–0 win over Labasa FA in the first leg of the Pillay Garment’s Champion vs Champion (CVC) on Sunday at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. Played in front of more than 1,000 fans despite…
By Thornley Hite, Ranonga Former Team Leader: CC/EPAC for WP Allow me space to share my thoughts on said issue. The generation of thinkers (great minds) who desired change in governance system may have passed on but a few others still survive. These were founding leaders of this nation. After the handing over of the…
Henderson police have arrested a 33-year-old male person for an alleged murder incident at the Motor Pool in the Henderson area recently. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Guadalcanal Province, Superintendent Eddwin Sevoa said, “It was alleged that the suspect punched a 24-year-old male victim, later deceased, several times in his face and kicked him in…
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has congratulated the newly appointed Ministers and wishes them success as they assume their new responsibilities in serving our nation. The Opposition Leader said he hopes that the newly sworn in ministers will work collaboratively for the benefit of all citizens. At the same time, Hon Wale notes with…