PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that the former government’s “No Jab, No Job” policy was officially revoked on 31 December 2023. PM Manele made the confirmation during his first press conference on Monday, following reports that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) relied on the policy to disapprove the appointment of Solomon Kalu…
Goshen Enterprise, the Solomon Islands’ only certified taro buyer, has begun receiving taro products from local farmers at its centre in Malaita province. The establishment of development has creating new economic opportunities for the country’s agricultural sector. The buying and processing centre, which started operations last year following the installation of new machinery, is the first company in…
Despite a narrow 1–0 loss to Bula FC in their OFC Pro League clash on Sunday, Solomon Kings FC head coach Ben Cahn says he could not be prouder of his players after a spirited performance played largely with 10 men. The Kings were reduced to a man down for much of the second half,…
South Island United midfielder Rovu Boyers will be desperate to get on the field on Wednesday to take on his fellow countrymen of the Solomon Kings Football Clud (FC). The 22-year-old Solomon Island international made his OFC Pro League debut against South Melbourne on Sunday and is hoping for more game time against the club…
Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including from Solomon Islands, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world. Over the three days, law ministers will discuss how strong legal safeguards protect everyday life, from people’s…
Following last week’s heavy downpours that affected Honiara’s key road networks, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) has finalized an action plan to carry out urgent repairs and restoration works starting this week and continuing onward. The following road networks have been identified for immediate intervention to ensure ease…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has advised the general public about a fraudulent operation known as “F-Mobile”, which has been identified as a pyramid scheme. CBSI has received reports that F-Mobile is soliciting funds from members of the public with promises of unusually high and quick financial returns, primarily through the recruitment of…
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…
The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Government to urgently address the deteriorating roads and transport infrastructure in the country. Reports of damages to critical infrastructures in Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces as a result of the ongoing bad weather is putting lives at risk. Hon Wale has received reports of damage to…
A total of 585 police recruitment candidates have successfully passed the interview stage of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Recruitment Campaign 2025/2026 and will now proceed to the Entry Physical Fitness Test, marking the fourth and final stage of the recruitment process. The RSIPF announced that the fitness test will commence this Saturday…