A call for a modernized and reformed energy sector has been issued to help boost economic development in the Solomon Islands. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Dr. Chris Vehe this strong call on Friday when speaking during a panel discussion on “Energy and the Future.” The event was held at Heritage…
Land dispute remains a huge obstacle to national development especially in the energy sector. Thats according to Casper Fa’asala, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Forum of Solomon Islands (NDFSI). He was speaking during a panel discussion on “Energy and the Future,” held on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The panel was hosted by the…
Three teams of six officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) are currently conducting assessments and verifications of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF)-funded and supported projects in seven constituencies of Malaita Province. These constituencies include North Malaita, Lau-Mbaelelea, Central Kwara’ae, Aoke-Langalanga, East Malaita, West Kwaio, and West Are’are. The Ministry will undertake the similar…
The Corporate Futsal Championship (CFC) 2025 has officially kicked off on Wednesday at the Friendship hall in Honiara. The CFC 2025 is a Business houses championship for teams from various business houses in Honiara in aid for the Junior Futsal Kurukuru U16 to the Australian state Futsal championshsip. A total of 17 teams has been…
A man from Ilitona village in Nusatuva, Kolombangara, Western Province, is recovering at Gizo Hospital after surviving a brutal crocodile attack over the weekend. According to reports, the man was preparing to go out fishing on Saturday morning when the reptile struck. His wife had woken him up around 3am for their usual fishing trip.…
A MAN who killed an elderly man during a late-night argument over money in 2023 at Tausoro, Central Guadalcanal Province has lost his bid to overturn his murder conviction. The Court of Appeal found the killing was not an act of self-defence. The alleged incident occurred on the night of 11 August 2023 at Tausoro,…
The Panamex Group, through its local distributor George Wu Company, has made a generous donation to the Pink October Cancer Foundation on Tuesday 11th November2025, supporting the ongoing efforts of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in raising awareness and providing care for cancer patients. The donation, consisting of 74 bales of mixed items including Soft Baby…
Daltron, a leading provider of IT solutions across the Pacific region, is back in the Solomon Islands after 15 years of absence. Encouraged by the country’s positive economic outlook and a surge in government-funded development projects, the IT firm decided to relaunch its service in Honiara. As part of their relaunch a well-attended Tech Demo event was…
Another football program called; “This Is How We Play Football” program was officially introduced in Malaita Province over the weekend under the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF). The program, launched at Aligegeo Football Stadium, brought together more than 200 girls aged 13 to under 18, giving them the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport in a…
Western Province Premier Billy Veo has described the opening of the new Noro Police Station as a historic milestone for the township and the province. He described the new set up as a major step in strengthening law and order to support economic growth and community safety. Speaking during the official handover ceremony on Monday in…