The East Rennell Rugby Union Association (ERRUA), under the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF), successfully held its first-ever Tegano Tamagiki Rakabi Festival over the weekend. The festival, focused on kids’ rugby development, brought together families, young players, and community leaders in a vibrant celebration of sport, unity, and youth empowerment. Supported by Solomon Rugby…
Government through the Ministry of Police National Security & Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has signed a land lease agreement with the Kariki landowners on Monday 20th October. The ceremony was witnessed by Permanent Secretary Karen Galokale, Commissioner of Lands Alan McNeil, and the five trustees representing the Kariki landowners. This significant agreement secures the land parcel allocated for the establishment of…
THE Ministry of Communication and Aviation has released tenders to rehabilitate airstrips at Atoifi in Malaita Province and AvuAvu on East Guadalcanal. Minister Fredrick Kologeto confirmed this in Parliament last week in response to a question from Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga. Maelanga also asked about the status of Babanikira Airstrip on the…
PARLIAMENT has been adjourned on Monday to allow a review of the Public Service Bill 2025. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed the adjournment in Parliament, saying the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Clerk’s Office, and the Ministry of Public Service need time to review the Bill in line with recommendations made by the Bills and Legislative Committee. He said once the review is completed,…
Minister of Home Affairs Isikeli Vave is in Paris attending the UNESCO 10th Conference of Parties on the International Convention on Anti-Doping in Sport. As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Convention, the Hon Minister attended the Forum on Global Sports Integrity on 18 October 2025. This presented opportunities to engage in discussion on: The Hon Minister…
The Valapata community of Southeast Vella La Vella Constituency in Western Province is currently constructing a first of its kind, a Youth Hub Center in the region. The project was funded under the PAC People for Advance Community (PPAC) Phase 7 and is being implemented by Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA). The project focuses on gender equality with a theme:…
Washington D.C.,- Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display last week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD $1 million [SBD8m] to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF). Pledges to the PRF now stand at USD 167 million, reflecting the strength of the Blue Pacific’s relationships and…
RURAL women in Munda Western Province have joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Rural Women’s Day last week. The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Munda Ward 15 Palin Veo was the guest at the event. Speaking during the event, the MPA\ called for greater recognition and support for women in rural communities. He described rural women…
Betivatu Community High school (CHS) in Malango, Central Guadalcanal has achieved significant milestone as the school hosted its first ever Form 6 graduation ceremony on Thursday. The event, themed “Empowering Partnership in Education,” was graced by the guest of honor Ms. Pamela Alamu. In her inspiring address, Ms. Alamu emphasized the importance of faith in education, stating, “No way will you…
Washington D.C. – The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia and his delegation concluded a week-long engagement with the top management of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C last week. The meetings culminated in a bilateral discussion with the World Bank Group Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific, Mr Felipe Jaramillo, pictured above. Minister…