Tawatana Village in West Makira is once again preparing to celebrate its annual traditional feast known as “Gnaumaebwaora”. The cultural event, observed by the people of Arosi 1 in West Makira Province, takes place every first week of November and brings together the entire community in a time of sharing and thanksgiving. During the celebration,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, on Friday received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) in China. Established in 1931, JAAS is one of China’s leading provincial research institutions dedicated to agricultural science and innovation. The Academy plays a pivotal role in supporting China’s agricultural modernization through scientific…
Six officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) completed three weeks of firefighting training in Honiara on 7 November 2025 in Honiara. The firefighting training program began on 20 October 2025 and finished with a small graduation program. Among the six new firefighters, two were female and four were male police officers. Present…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has successfully concluded its Ward Validation Workshop in Gizo, marking a significant milestone in efforts to shape the province’s 10-year Strategic Development Plan. Speaking on behalf of Premier Billy Veo during the closing ceremony on Thursday at the Outback Living, Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena thanked all participants for their active…
ICSI Logistics Company Limited has announced the successful preparation and export of the first commercial airfreight shipment of dried kava roots and chips from the Solomon Islands to Fiji, scheduled to depart on Saturday 8, November 2025. The export follows Fiji’s decision to open market access for Solomon Islands kava, a move welcomed by local…
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC) at Tenaru celebrated its graduation ceremony. The event began with a Mass celebrated by Bishop-Elect Fr. Jacob Aba SM and assisted by Fr. Godfrey SM at the St. Martin de Porres Chapel. During his homily, Fr. Aba asked the graduates: “Are you a good…
The first 20 officers from the Honiara City Council’s Law Enforcement Division have begun a three-day Public Order Management (POM) training on Thursday, 6th November 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Hall. The training is facilitated by the Chinese Police team to strengthen officers’ skills in maintaining peace and public safety. Councillor and Chairman of the Law Enforcement…
A WOMAN accused of neglecting her children, who were under her care, will return to the Honiara Magistrate Court on November 12. The matter was adjourned to allow the prosecution and defence to discuss the possibility of the defendant changing her earlier not guilty plea. She faces one count of Cruelty to Children. The complainant…
THE admission of three of the four men, accused of breaking into the Tech Hub shop in Honiara and stealing over 80 mobile phones and $560 in cash early this year, will be used against them in the main trial. This follows Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Rongomea’s ruling yesterday on a voir dire conducted to…
The Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team has departed the country for the inaugural Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, which kicks off on November 10 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Speaking to Star Sports before their departure on Thursday, team captain Ileen Pegi said the players are in high spirits and looking forward…