Governor General Receives Credentials from Sweden, Malaysia

Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend Sir David Tiva Kapu, received Letters of Credence from the representatives of the Kingdom of Sweden and Malaysia to Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden, Her Excellency Marina Berg and High Commissioner of Malaysia, His Excellency Hamizan Hashim presented their credentials in separate ceremonies at Government…

UNEASE OVER REMOVAL

Peoples First Party unhappy with sacking of two ministers The Solomon Islands Peoples First Party (SIPFP) is reportedly unhappy following the removal of two of its members from ministerial positions in the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). Member of Parliament (MP) for Rennell and Bellona, John Tuhaika Jnr, and MP for Malaita Outer…

Infrastructure Upgrades in Honiara and Provincial Ports Progressing as Planned

The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) participated in a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Speaking during the conference, LMCP Team Leader Ian Archer highlighted the project’s ongoing activities and its role in supporting the Solomon Islands Government infrastructure priorities. “In Honiara, construction activities are…

Island Elite Taekwondo gears-up for grading and championship challenge

The Island Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts Institute in Taro, Choiseul Province, last week have intensified its preparations as members gear up for their upcoming grading event and championship competition. The institution has rolled out a focused and disciplined training program aimed at sharpening the physical and technical readiness of its athletes. The training covers four…

SIBF REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH SOLOMON POWER

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) has reaffirmed its partnership with Solomon Power recently to support community development through basketball. SIBF made the announcement recently after they formally reaffirmed their partnership to support community development through basketball, as part of Solomon Power’s ongoing commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations. SIBF statement said throughout…

Value-added training empowers rural women in West Are’Are

WOMEN in West Are Are Constituency, Malaita Province have been given the opportunity to enhance their livelihoods through specialised training in fish bottling and food safety held last week. The training was conducted and facilitated by Malaita Provincial Senior Fisheries Officer Mathew Isihanua, with strong support from host communities.  Sessions were held at Pipisu and Kiu in…

Plans for coordinated approach to National Events take shape

Plans to establish an annual events calendar incorporating many of the Solomon Islands cultural, musical and sporting events have taken a major step forward following a successful meeting between the Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT), Tourism Solomons and event organisers on Thursday. Chaired by MCT Director of Tourism, Greg Auta’a at the national tourist office’s Honiara headquarters,…

ADB President visits Honiara

President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda is currently in Honiara on a brief visit. President Kanda and his delegation arrived in Solomon Islands on Sunday. He is in Honiara to officially open ADB’s first Solomon Islands Resident Mission. The Mission will be officially opened on Tuesday morning. Anthony Gill has been announced as…

PM hails deepening China ties

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has praised expanding ties with China. This was during the Chinese Lunar New Year reception held on Thursday in Honiara. He cited Beijing-backed projects in health, trade and infrastructure as the Pacific nation prepares to graduate from least developed country status.  “Let the Year of the Horse bring new beginnings…