PM: Every dollar invested in water is an investment in people

Water and sanitation are central to Solomon Islands’ development and vital for health, education, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reiterated this on Monday when speaking at the opening of the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum. During his official address, Prime Minister welcomed leaders, innovators, and water professionals…

PM: Young water professionals next generation of water champs

Pacific countries have been challenged by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele to support young water professionals and accelerate innovation. That’s because the region’s water future depends on strong governance, partnerships, and empowered new leaders. Addressing the Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo in Honiara on Monday, he recognised the energy and ideas of early-career…

SI honoured to host Pacific water leaders

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP has welcomed ministers, officials, partners and young professionals to Honiara for the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo, saying Solomon Islands is proud to host the region’s leading gathering on water. “On behalf of the Government and People…

Water forum, conference and expo underway in Honiara

The 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25) officially opened in Honiara on Monday. The evening is bringing together water and wastewater professionals, policymakers, researchers, young water professionals, and development partners from across the Pacific and beyond. This year’s event is…

World cup dream dashed

The Solomon Islands Katukatu’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup came to a heartbreaking end after defending champions New Zealand stormed into the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship with a commanding 8-0 win at the National Stadium on Sunday. The result secured the Junior All Whites top spot…

Katukatus thrashed

OFC: Defending champions New Zealand have stormed into the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 in Honiara, thrashing hosts Solomon Islands 8-0 in their most commanding display of the tournament so far. Martin Bullock’s side secured top spot in Group B with a ruthless 20-minute first-half blitz that produced five unanswered goals, effectively…

Women’s rugby 15s training underway in Honiara

The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) has announced that preparations are well underway for the first-ever Women’s Rugby 15s trial, set to take place on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025. Training sessions have been progressing strongly, with an encouraging turnout of around 26 committed female athletes attending each session. The growing enthusiasm reflects a significant step forward…