SOLOMON AIRLINES SATURDAY ‘SHOPPING FLIGHT’ IS BACK

ALLOWS 40 KILOS OF FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE FOR ECONOMY PASSENGERS FLYING BRISBANE TO HONIARA! Solomon Airlines has announced the return of the airline’s popular ‘shopping flight’ initiative for their valued economy passengers travelling on flight IE701 from Brisbane to Honiara on Saturdays.  From today Friday 6 February onwards, all passengers including children, are offered a checked baggage allowance of 40kg in addition to 7kg…

Sports clubs in Choiseul urged to formalise registration and affiliation

All sports clubs across Choiseul province have been urged to ensure they are properly registered and affiliated through the appropriate channels. The Sports Recreation and Development Officer (SRDO) for Choiseul Province, Mr Brian Koveke issued this formal call which is aimed at strengthening coordination, accountability and sports development at both ward and constituency levels. All sports clubs within all three constituencies in Choiseul province have…

ISIA congratulates graduands of its Professional Diploma in Accounting Program

Forty accountants from both the public and private sectors graduated with their Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) – a professional program delivered by the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) in partnership with the Institute of Public Accountants and Monarch Institute on the 22nd of January 2026. ISIA delivers the program in collaboration with the…

Road Relief Works Intensify

Efforts to repair some of the key roads in Honiara and Guadalcanal has been stepped up thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Division (TIMSD). Despite the challenges posed by the current cyclone and wet season, the Unit has been committed to do its work. Local contractors were deployed on Wednesday night to…

Solomon Islander Named Amongst Pacific Finalist for 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards

A young Solomon Islander has made his mark on the global stage after being named a Pacific regional finalist for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. Maverick Peter Seda is among 20 outstanding young leaders selected from across the 56 Commonwealth countries, following a highly competitive selection process that attracted 977 applications worldwide.…

MALD, World Vision SI Sign Deal to Strengthen Sustainable Livelihoods

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote sustainable and resilient livelihoods for communities across the Solomon Islands has been sealed this week. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) and World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) signed the deal at the MALD headquarters in Honiara, marking a shared commitment. MALD Permanent Secretary Dr Samson Viulu…