Solomon Islands was represented at the Fourteenth Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC), held on 17 October 2025 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka attended the conference which was based on the theme “Pasifiki: Rooted in Heritage, Honouring the Past, United for a Resilient Future.” The…
The Vatoro site at North Vella La Vella, Western Province is now fully operational. This followed the successful activation of the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP tower. The latest achievement marked a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ nationwide broadband expansion efforts. The Vatoro site R22 has been brought online, further enhancing the…
Dear Editor – Active community involvement is essential for strong leadership and transparent governance. Unfortunately, citizens’ voices are often excluded from key development and planning decisions that impact their daily lives. Leaders at all levels should encourage public consultations and establish open discussions to include community perspectives. When people participate in decisions, it builds accountability,…
Honiara – Parliament will reconvene on Monday, 24th November 2025, following the completion of the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. This follows Parliament’s approval on Friday of a Motion of Special Adjournment moved by the Prime Minister, Honourable Jeremiah Manele. The adjournment will allow the PAC sufficient time to conduct…
Some two years ago Dr Silvan Haemmerli listened to a podcast about Dr Hermann Oberli’s work in Solomon Islands. Dr Haemmerli, a medical specialist in General Surgery, from Zurich, Switzerland, was inspired by what he heard. “I was really inspired by his story and his work and so I contacted him and asked if he…
Dear Editor – The rising cost of living in the Solomon Islands is more than just an economic issue; it’s a sign of poor planning and weak systems. Prices of food, fuel, and basic goods continue to climb, yet salaries stay the same. Meanwhile, the gap between those who can afford to live comfortably and…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Water Carmine Piantedosi has tendered his resignation from the organization, citing differences with the Board of Directors. This was confirmed by Dr Culwick Togamana Chair of the SIWA Board of Directors. In a statement he said, on 20th October 2025, Mr Piantedosi informed the Board of his decision to…
A MAN accused of stealing a large quantity of gold carbon from Gold Ridge Mining Company in Central Guadalcanal has been remanded in custody, while his alleged accomplices remain at large. Aron Loke, 33, faces one count of warehouse breaking and committing felony. He appeared on Wednesday in the Honiara Magistrate Court, where a remand application was…
A WARRANT of arrest has been issued for a convicted man who escaped police custody in Buala, Isabel after police officers allowed him to leave briefly to collect his belongings from his uncle’s home. Francis Goidi was found guilty last week after a trial for one count of Indecent Act during the Magistrate Court circuit in Buala. Public…
A YOUNG man has been sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison for stealing $8,000 in cash from his relative’s bedroom in July at Tamboko Village, Northwest Guadalcanal. Bendito Tavechikai, 27, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Burglary. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea handed down the sentence this week and…