Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, has pledged 20-thousand Kina (SBD40k) to the Wansol Prime Ministers Charity Golf Challenge. Prime Minister Manele made the announcement while delivering the vote of thanks at the closing ceremony of the Inaugural Wansol Prime Ministers Charity Golf Challenge in Port Moresby over the weekend. Proceeds from the charity challenge…
The Solomon Islands National U-16 team, the Katukatu, faces a do-or-die showdown against 11-time champions New Zealand in their final Group B match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Honiara on Sunday 3pm. Henry Fa’arodo Jnr’s side bounced back in style from their opening 5-2 defeat to New Caledonia, producing a brilliant response with…
Local leaders from Shortlands, in the far end of the Western Province have expressed the need for the constituency to have a dedicated passenger vessel to serve the route Shortland, Gizo, Noro and Honiara routes. Leaders who are based in Gizo, Noro and Honiara said, lack of a reliable shipping service is affecting the traveling…
SABO United Football Club of Ward 11 in Northwest Choiseul has received a donation of sports equipment to support the development of sports in the community. The official handing over took place yesterday at Toveneo Lodge, Central Honiara, where the Minister for Sports, Tourism and Lauru Affairs, Hon. Georgy Vanakana, presented the equipment to Sabo…
The Kilu’ufi Mental Health Unit in Malaita Province continues to operate despite major challenges, including the absence of a full-time medical officer to oversee patients. The facility, which serves hundreds of patients from Malaita, Honiara, and other provinces each year, has been without a dedicated doctor for some time. This has placed an increasing burden…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) officially held Annual Congress 2025 this week at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event commenced on Thursday with a forum on financial reform, professional development, and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme “Shaping the Solomon Islands Financial and Economic Future Landscape-Revelence of the Accounting Profession” this prestigious…
A passenger and cargo vessel owned by the Catholic Diocese of Gizo, Western Province, formerly known as MV St Peter, sank at Logha wharf near Gizo on Monday morning. MV St Peter had been berthing at Logha Wharf for more than 10 years after experiencing ongoing mechanical problems. The wooden vessel was once widely used…
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at the Council’s soft launch at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Thursday night, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP, extended his…
The 2025 Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Annual Congress commenced in Honiara on Thursday 21 August 2025 bringing together accounting professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders for two days of insightful discussions, strategic perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities. The 2025 Annual Congress was officially opened with a keynote address by Guest of Honour the Minister…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) recently discovered a U.S. 325-pound depth bomb under the sea near Seghe in the Western province. Supervising Director EODD Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Ansa Puaraua said, the bomb was reported by the local divers to the RSIPF. SSgt Puaraua said the U.S.…