A new study by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has revealed that climate change poses a growing threat to the country’s economic stability, particularly through its impact on inflation and food prices. The research, which analyzed data from 2006 to 2019, highlights how extreme weather events—especially rainfall and temperature fluctuations—can disrupt agricultural production…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed he will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) and the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in a joint statement acknowledge PM’s attendance. “On behalf of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)…
A thief broke into the Jononi Shop in Gizo, Western Province early Sunday morning, escaping with about a thousand dollars in cash, a mobile phone, and other items. The shop is owned by a Bangladesh man operating in Gizo for years. The incident occurred at around 5am Sunday morning 2nd November 2025. According to reports,…
MOFFAT Konofilia, who faces charges of sedition and unlawful assembly for allegedly leading a group of people to protest at the National Parliament during the November 2021 riot, has been re-arrested and remanded in custody. The prosecution confirmed that Konofilia returned to the Solomon Islands on Tuesday 28th October and was re-arrested on the following…
Moffat Joel Konofilia has been arrested and remanded defendant for his outstanding criminal case before the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court to answer criminal charges he committed during the riot on 24 November 2021. In a statement issued by Police Media Unit on Sunday 2nd November said, the defendant faces two counts: Count 1, sedition contrary…
Central Coast FC had to wait until the final day of the season to secure the 2025 Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super League (S-League) title. It was a winner-takes-all clash at Lawson Tama Stadium as league leaders Central Coast faced second-placed Malaita Kingz FC, who were just two points behind and needed a win…
The signing ceremony for the Satona Solar Street Lighting Project in West Guadalcanal was officially completed, marking another milestone in community development under the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnership Program. The agreement was signed, Thursday 30th October at the Kitano Mendana Hotel by the Acting Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Andrew Schloeffel, and Mr. Clement Marigeni, the…
A second joint research workshop hosted by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) was held on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s workshop centered on the theme “Monetary and Fiscal Policies Amid…
Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is supporting the fight against cancer in the country by donating five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to the National Referral Hospital Cancer Trust Fund under Oncology Department on Wednesday 31st October 2025. This was during a Cancer Awareness held at the NPF Office. The Health Awareness was conducted by Dr. Andrew Soma – Head of NRH Oncology Unit. He said the month of…
The people of East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) are poised to benefit significantly from the nearly complete Korasa Fisheries Project, a major initiative by the ECC envisioned to boost local livelihoods, improve fishery management, and open new economic opportunities for rural coastal communities. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, spearheaded by the Honourable…