Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Solomon Islands, announcing an additional SBD13million over five years through Pacific Strong: Amplifying Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls (PAVE). The funding will further support the Family Support Centre and Christian Care Centre – two key organisations providing frontline services to survivors. …
A major milestone for digital commerce in Solomon Islands was reached on Friday with the launch of TORO, the country’s first fully integrated online marketplace combining product sales, professional services, and digital content on a single platform. The home-grown, female-led startup—launched on 28 November in Honiara—aims to address longstanding gaps in the country’s fragmented and largely informal…
The countdown begins for the East Rennell Rugby Union Association (ERRUA) Tegano Rugby 7s League 2025 finals this Thursday 4th December 2024 at the Vaigau playing field in Niupani in East Rennell. As the countdown continues the finals this Thursday, the EERUF is gearing up for their highly anticipated finals this Thursday with losers finals…
Tenatui and Kapinaovu in northeast Guadalcanal launched their community bylaw on 27 November 2025. The launching of the community bylaw came about after months of consultation with Homes of Peace and Empowerment (HOPE) Trust in collaboration with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and other stakeholders. The RSIPF Officer, Senior Police Constable (PC) Joel…
North West Guadalcanal Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Albert Fono has publicly responded to rising criticism over constituency operations, calling for unity while outlining the challenges faced by the office in its first year of full operation. Fono said the constituency office, opened in October 2024, has endured “a tough and challenging” first year, with daily…
Tulagi police have participated with more than a hundred children to mark the International Children’s Day on Friday 21 November 2025 in Tulagi, Central Islands Province. Police provided awareness programmes and maintained high visibility throughout the day, ensuring that the activities and celebrations were conducted peacefully. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai expressed…
SAFE Project under the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) and UNDP is currently running an important workshop focused on strengthening national biosecurity systems and procedures for its stakeholders to address the nation’s high vulnerability to invasive alien species. The workshop is an important capacity-building initiative, supported by the SAFE Project…
In a milestone ceremony over the weekend, the Tawatana community of Makira has formally handed over a land to the Hanuato’o Diocese of Makira for the construction of its Parish headquarter. For years the Diocese had been longing and scouting for a land to build its West Arosi Parish headquarter. Several propose lands have been secured, but could not be developed…
Football fans in Solomon Islands have something big to look forward to, with the official fixtures for the inaugural OFC Pro League released this week, confirming that Honiara’s National Stadium will host Round 4 of the competition. The new OFC Pro League kicks off on 17 January in Auckland, New Zealand, marking an important step…
Belém, Brazil; 19 November 2025 – As world leaders convene for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, the “Amazon COP”, the Solomon Islands Government and World Vision Solomon Islands call for an urgent course correction to close the finance gap, protect global food systems, and deliver on the 1.5 °C…