King Tupou VI of Tonga arrives

His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP), arrived in Honiara on Wednesday afternoon. He is an official three day visit to Solomon Islands where he will officiate at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus graduation ceremony. A statement from the Ministry of…

Third emergency response team launched 

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) officially launched the induction training for the third bunch of National Emergency Response Team (NERT Batch 3) participants on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Heritage Park Hotel. Representing the Permanent Secretary/supervising and Chair of the National Disaster Council (NDC), Ms Agnetha Vave-Karamui, hailed the training as yet another milestone achievement…

ADB-funded campus transforms education in Solomons

The Pacific’s first climate-resilient tertiary campus, powered by solar and built for extreme weather. ·        The new campus is boosting female enrolment by providing a safer, more spacious, and inclusive environment. ·        ADB, USP, and the Solomon Islands Government delivered a state-of-the-art campus serving over 4,000 students. University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands…

WPG plans to erect fence around the old premier’s residence

The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has revealed plans to erect fence around the old premiers’ residence to avoid the public accessing the vicinity. This followed growing concerns over public access, unnecessary activities, and allegations of common nuisance within the premises. Some Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) especially the executive side raised the issue, pointing…