Three towers in West/South Guadalcanal now active

The SINBIP three telecommunications towers located in Wanderer Bay(M122), Sotona (M124), West Guadalcanal, and Veuru, South Guadalcanal are now officially operational, marking a significant milestone in enhancing communication infrastructure in the area. Known as Tower M122, M124, Veuru, these new facilities have been successfully activated, improving mobile network coverage and connectivity for residents and businesses…

Katu-Katus lost in opener

The Solomon Islands National U-16 men’s team, the Katu-Katus, fell short against New Caledonia, going down 5-2 in their opening match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship on Monday at the National Stadium. In a match that promised flair and excitement, both teams delivered from the opening whistle. It didn’t take long for the visitors…

Aust, NZ support timber sector

Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA), the event celebrated progress towards certification for Solomon Islands sawn timber. The…

$4.2M SPENT TO REMOVE ILLEGAL MINERS

The Government has spent $4.2 million over the past six months to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in removing illegal miners from the Gold Ridge mining lease area in Central Guadalcanal. Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, revealed this when he tabled a statement in Parliament on Thursday on…

NZ outclasses Samoa

OFC: Defending champions New Zealand have made the perfect start to their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 campaign in the Solomon Islands, sweeping aside Samoa 5-0 in their opening Group B encounter at the National Stadium in Honiara on Monday afternoon.Martin Bullock’s side took control early, with Ben Perez Baldoni heading it home in the…

Husband faces attempted murder

A 42-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife with a bush knife at their family home in Titinge area, Guadalcanal in May, is now facing attempted murder. This was after prosecution made an application Friday to make amendments to the initial charge of acts intend to cause grievous harm charge based on the evidence on…