AIRLINE’S SUMMER’ SALE IS ON

Solomon Airlines has announced a two-week sale on international flights offering up to 20% off regular, best available year-round fares. The special fares are on sale from 15th November until 1 December 2025 only, or until sold out, and apply to travel on selected routes and services from December through to May 2026. The airline…

No-confidence motion rumours denied

A NUMBER of executive members in the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) have expressed shock following report of an alleged plan to move a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Elijah Asilaua and his government. Reports have surfaced claiming that members of the non-executive side are lobbying to secure the support of at least seven Members…

PRIDA strengthens health partnerships

The Pacific Regional Infectious Diseases Association (PRIDA) has completed a successful overseas support visit to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara from October 5 to 17, 2025. This visit marks another milestone in PRIDA’s long-standing commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and fostering collaborative partnerships in the Pacific. The mission focused on providing mentorship and…

SINSO OFFICERS END GIS TRAINING WITH SPC

The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office, SINSO, has concluded a Geographic Information System, GIS, training on Friday 3rd October 2025 conducted by the Pacific Community, SPC in Honiara. The five-day training aimed to provide the statisticians with the necessary skills to confidently and more efficiently work on their statistical geographic framework updates, map preparation, planning,…

AUST BACKS COCOA SECTOR WITH LAUNCH OF LF & SONS’ NEW STORAGE FACILITY

LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita. LF & Sons, established in 1997, sources cocoa beans from a wide network of local farmers, providing critical market access where high transport…