Choiseul Provincial Government ‘s is facing significant delays and mounting costs to develop its new township at Choiseul Bay due to ongoing discovery of unexploded ordnance (UXO), a dangerous legacy of World War II. The situation has been brought into sharp focus following the recent discovery of UXO last week on newly cleared land by contracted workers. This is just the latest in a series of discovery that have…
The initial phase of geotechnical activities has commenced on Far East Vanikoro Island, Temotu Province, in preparation for the construction of a new greenfield airport. This planned airport aligns with the government’s National Transport Plan (NTP) 2017-2036, which aims to expand transportation infrastructure across the remote islands of the Eastern Solomons. The Ministry of Infrastructure…
The Melanesian Brotherhood (MBH), one of the most respected religious communities within the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), has successfully concluded its week-long centenary celebrations on Sunday, marking 100 years of ministry, faith, and mission across Melanesia and beyond. Held under the theme “Celebrating Melanesian Brotherhood Centenary of Ministry, Faith and Mission,” the historic event brought…
SOLOMON Islands on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Food Day, an annual event observed globally on October 16. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future,” underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development. Speaking during the celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, Minister of Agriculture and…
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…