The Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, through Invest Solomons officially launched its online portal on Thursday 23 October at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The event marked a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to modernise and strengthen investment promotion in the Solomon Islands. The new website serves as a central hub for investors—both…
The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP), a ‘Coalition Partner’ to the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) in Solomon Islands, has formally welcomed the Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Hon Harry Kuma, MP, as a member of the political party. The welcome dinner happened over the weekend on Saturday 25 October…
Honiara, – Internationally-renowned travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet has named the Solomon Islands as one of top 25 ‘Best places to visit in 2026’. Solomon Islands is the only South Pacific nation named in the prestigious listing which includes destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. The result can be directly attributed to Lonely Planet Destination…
Solomon Airlines has announced a 7-day sale on selected flights and routes offering up to 25% discount on lowest published year-round economy fares to popular Pacific destinations. The fares allow travel to Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand on selected dates between – 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026, from Honiara to Nadi during December 2025…
A MAGISTRATE has raised concern over continued lack of police vehicles to execute arrest warrants and serve summons on accused persons. Principal Magistrate Tearo Beneteti made the remarks after issuing a warrant of arrest for an accused in a domestic violence case who failed to appear in court this week. She issued the warrant and…
Solomon Islands will host the 2026 Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meeting. This followed a successful bid by Minister of Culture and Tourism (MCT) Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas who is attending the 2025 event in Tonga this week. The event presents a major economic windfall for the Solomon Islands with a large contingent, including delegations from…
The Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Keiichi Higuchi on Tuesday 21st October visited St. Nicholas College and St. John Primary School in Honiara to observe Japan’s ongoing educational assistance and the work of JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs). During the visit, the Ambassador met with JOCV members Mr. Ando, who teaches Physical Education, and Ms.…
OFC: National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the OFC Placement Programme, marking a milestone for Pacific football development. Their professional training placements have been made possible through collaboration with Auckland FC, the newly established yet rapidly ascending professional club…
THE Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is developing a policy that will require mining companies to pay an Environmental Bond before commencing operations. This move comes after it was revealed that the current Mines and Minerals Act 1990, Mines and Minerals Regulations 1996, and Environmental Act contain no specific provisions requiring such a bond. Minister for Mines, Derrick Manuarii, confirmed this…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai strongly endorsed and supported the Draft Regional Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Health at the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office) 76th Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) currently held in Nadi, Fiji. In his intervention statement on Climate Change and Health…