Spanish football club Real Oviedo is set to expand its global academy network into the Pacific, with plans underway to establish a football academy in the Solomon Islands through a partnership with local club Real Varane FC. The academy will operate as a private partnership between the Spanish side and Real Varane FC, aiming to…
Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has unveiled a flagship initiative to expand access to assistive technology and rehabilitation services for school-aged children in the Solomon Islands who are facing challenges related to vision, hearing and movement. The launching was held on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026 at the Aquatic Centre, East…
Noro sea transportation services were severely affected over the past days following strong wind warnings and prolonged bad weather conditions that disrupted marine travel across the country. For several weeks, rough seas and strong winds forced operators to reduce trips, leaving many passengers stranded and limiting travel between Gizo, Kolombangara and Noro in Western Provnce.…
Despite a narrow 1–0 loss to Bula FC in their OFC Pro League clash on Sunday, Solomon Kings FC head coach Ben Cahn says he could not be prouder of his players after a spirited performance played largely with 10 men. The Kings were reduced to a man down for much of the second half,…
A total of 585 police recruitment candidates have successfully passed the interview stage of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Recruitment Campaign 2025/2026 and will now proceed to the Entry Physical Fitness Test, marking the fourth and final stage of the recruitment process. The RSIPF announced that the fitness test will commence this Saturday…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has been urged to take early and decisive action to advance plans for the proposed Second National City along the Baeroko–Noro–Munda Corridor, as outlined in the province’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. The strategic plan identifies the corridor as the future site of a Second National City, a vision aimed at promoting…
Police have launched a search operation following a report of a missing person believed to have been washed away while attempting to cross the Lunga River near the Crusher Area, East of Honiara. The incident was reported to police after information was received that a young adult male was crossing the river with others when…
Rayleen Kakadi Philip was named the recipient of the Robert Cohen Award after being recognised as the Highest Achiever among 40 graduates of the third cohort of the Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) Programme 2024–2025. The graduates were awarded their certificates on Thursday – 22nd January at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. For Mrs Philip, stepping into accounting…
Graduates of the Solomon Islands Professional Diploma of Accounting (PDA) can gain international recognition and global professional credibility, according to the President of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA), Mr. Johnson Lobo. Mr. Lobo made the remarks while addressing 40 graduates from the third cohort of the PDA program, who graduated last week at…
The Provincial Secretary of Western Province is in Tokyo, Japan to engage with major donor partners on key development initiatives. Patrick Toiraena departed the country on Sunday for the three-day regional workshop under the LEADS (Lead. Adapt. Scale.) Program, a joint initiative involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World…