Five Solomon Islands students studying in Israel are expected to arrive back in the country on Friday. They are returning home after the conflict in the Middle East had delayed their return. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka announced this in a statement on Thursday. The students are scheduled…
A major shake-up is underway at both the political as well as the top echelon of the public service – a move which appears to be linked directly to the recent political upheaval in failed attempts to dethrone the ruling GNUT coalition. At the political level, the leadership of the Independent Group in Parliament has…
Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has been urged to defend ordinary Solomon Islanders from unjustifiable and excessive bank fee increases. The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale issued the call in a statement on Thursday 3rd July. His call came in light of BSP’s recent decision, effective 28th June 2025, to impose a 1%…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) will offer a total of 1,445 new scholarships for Solomon Islanders in 2026. This was announced by Minister of Education and Human Resources Development Tozen Leokana at the official launch of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Plan (SITESP) 2026 in Honiara, Wednesday.…
THE Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands has donated a range of livelihood supplies to the Malaita Province, in a ceremony held at the JQY Enterprise Storage area at Lungga, North Central Guadalcanal on Wednesday. The donation which included an agricultural tractor, farm-oriented motor tricycle, 100 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) – rubber shoes, gloves,…
APPLICATIONS for all 2026 government scholarships will open in two weeks time. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Wednesday through its Minister Tozen Leokana at the launch of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Plan (SITESAP) 2026. The application window will run from July 14 to…
A 17 -year-old juvenile who admitted to damaging the screen glass door of a public bus in Honiara has been handed over to his parents with strict conditions, after being sentenced to one count of Malicious Injuries. The male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to the charge. Principal Magistrate Tearo Beneteti…
MEMBERS of the public in Auki, Malaita Province are being warned to stay away from the deteriorating old Auki wharf, which has become a serious safety hazard. The structure, which has long been neglected is in a severe state of disrepair. Steel rods are now exposed from its surface, creating a dangerous environment for anyone…
After more than a decade in silence, the business community roared back to life as Prime Minister (PM)Jeremiah Manele officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair on Wednesday in Honiara. The event is being staged at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Park commonly known as the FOPA Village located at the lower Panatina, East…
The construction of Huawei telecommunications towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) is progressing smoothly in Vella La Vella, Western Province—with no disputes reported to date. Six tower sites are currently under development across Vella, located in Vatoro, Dovele, Java, Lambulambu, Beiporo, and Vonunu. Some of them are already completed. The project…