A woman is leading Biosecurity Solomon Islands as a new Director. She is Jean Eroa Manepora’a who is the first female to lead the department. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is delighted to announce the appointment in a statement issued on Monday 6th October 2025. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the…
THe 14th Australia–Solomon Islands Business Forum is happening this year and it returns to Brisbane, Australia next month – November from 17-19, uniting senior government officials, business leaders, and investors from both countries for days of high-level dialogue, networking, and partnership-building. Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) announced this on Monday 6th October 2025. Organised by…
The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) has convened its latest session at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo on Monday 6th October. In his opening address Premier Billy Veo announced major financial progress and reaffirming the province’s firm stance against the draft Provincial Government Act (PGA) Bill 2025. The WPA meeting is held at the Chahcha conference room in Gizo. In his remarks, Premier Veo…
The Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, was the Chief Guest at the World Teachers’ Day celebrations held in Honiara on Friday, 3 October 2025. The event was attended by teachers from schools in and around Honiara and Guadalcanal Province, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education, and officers…
Dear Editor – I am writing to raise my concern about worsening conditions of roads from Lengakiki to Mbokona in Honiara. The roads, especially from Lengakiki to Mbokona, have become a disaster. There are large potholes, uneven surfaces and constant flooding as well as drainage outlets during heavy rains make driving unsafe and frustrating. These,…
THE election petition case against Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortlands, Junior Isikeli Vave, has been dismissed. Deputy Chief Justice Rex Faukona had yesterday dismissed the petition on Monday after ruling in favour of Vave. His lawyer Billy Titiulu confirmed late Monday that the petition was struck off all 18 allegations of bribery resulting in…
WHEN Adam was created by God and lived inside the Garden of Eden he ate more fruits and herbs which allowed him to live long on this earth. Therefore, its important for parents to encourage their children to eat more fruits and vegetables. Thats the message the 30 young students of Naha SDA Early Childhood…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has once again welcomed a high-level delegation from China’s Fujian Province in Gizo on Monday. This marked the second official visit since the establishment of a sister-province relationship last year. Leading the delegation was, Hon. Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People’s Congress, underscored…
Huawei has been commended for its contributions to digital development in the Solomon Islands and across the wider Pacific region. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has expressed his profound gratitude when delivering remarks at an appreciation dinner hosted by Huawei in Honiara on Tuesday evening, 29 April 2025. During the occasion Prime Minister Manele…
Growing discontent within Cabinet to get the LSL/RIPEL land deal over and done with AS the Government’s proposed land grab scheme for prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd [LSL] and Russell Island Plantation Estates Ltd [RIPEL] continues to drag on, there is push within Cabinet to get “the matter over and done with”.…