PM reaffirms strong SI–NZ partnership at Waitangi Day reception

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand, highlighting shared values, mutual respect and long-standing cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Manele made the remarks at a Waitangi Day reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission on Thursday evening. Addressing distinguished guests,…

“LDC Graduation is not automatic success — Pacific lessons for Solomon Islands”

By Martin B.  Housanau  Ebey, Marshall Islands  Solomon Islands is approaching a critical national milestone: graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2027/2028. While this marks international recognition of progress, experience across the Pacific is clear, and that is countries that fail to prepare pay a heavy economic and social price. The other Pacific…

Santa Cruz Airfield Upgrade Done, Terminal Construction Underway

Upgrade of the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province has been completed. This will strengthen aviation safety, connectivity, and climate resilience in that far eastern region of Solomon Islands.  The project was implemented thanks to the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA).  Construction was carried out by China…

Solomon Power supports basketball development 

Solomon Power and Solomon Islands Basketball Federation Partner to Advance Community Development Through Sport Honiara, Solomon Islands – Solomon Power and the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) have 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. Through this partnership,…

Tourism Solomons shines spotlight on Western Province surfing 

A major component of Tourism Solomons international media visitation program (IMVP), the national tourist office this week is hosting one of Australia’s biggest surfing media outlets, Surfing Life magazine.  Arriving in Munda International Airport on Friday, a three-man team led by publisher and filmographer Ray Bisschop (second from right) is based at Fatboys Resort in Gizo from…

Flooding Destroys Food Gardens, West Kwaio Communities Appeal for Assistance

Communities in Ward 28 of the West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province, are urgently appealing to responsible authorities for assistance after their food gardens were destroyed by flooding from the Kwaleunga River following recent heavy rainfall. The affected communities raised their concerns after prolonged bad weather caused the river to overflow, washing away food gardens located…

Japan supports Buruku Adventist Primary

The Government of Japan through its Embassy in Solomon Islands has signed a grant contract with Buruku Adventist Primary School on Rendova in Western Province to support the construction of a new classroom building. The support is being made possible under the Grassroots and Human Security Project Scheme.  The grant contract signing ceremony was held on Thursday…