President Xi to attend China-Central Asia Summit

CHINESE President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Monday 16 June to Wednesday 18 June, Beijing has announced. China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday 13 June that President Xi will attend the summit at the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The establishment of the China-Central…

Men for safer communities

Seventeen (17) male Australia Awards Solomon Islands alumni have successfully completed a two-day training workshop focused on preventing violence against women in our communities and advancing gender equality. Through this initiative, the Australia Awards Solomon Islands is investing in alumni leadership and equipping change-makers to create a safer, more equal future for all Solomon Islanders.…

Technical assistance for Airlines to commence

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with IOS Partners signed on May 30, 2025, to provide technical assistance to Solomon Airlines. This milestone reinforces the Government’s commitment to fortifying the airline’s operational and financial sustainability. Supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and…

Mrs Garu joins OUR Party

The Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party has formally welcomed the newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal Constituency, Hon. Mary Daniella Zae Garu, as the newest member of OUR Party and its governing coalition. OUR Party President, Hon. Jimson Tanangada MP in a statement had congratulated Mrs Garu on her election victory…

Boat skipper killed by propeller in Gizo

A man from Jamea Village in Vella La Vella, Western Province tragically lost his life after being struck by an outboard motor (OBM) propeller. The accident occurred at the Gizo seafront near the popular KHY betelnut area, commonly known as the Buni Tree, between 4-5pm late Thursday afternoon. The unfortunate incident has left the Gizo…

New MPAs announced at UNOC3 side event

Nice, France – The Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its strong commitment to ocean conservation during the launch of the “Closing the Ocean Gap” report at a side event of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held onboard the OceanXplorer. Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, delivered the…