Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka, Rexon Annex Ramofafia, is the new Minister of Finance and Treasury following a sudden Cabinet reshuffle on Friday. Ramofafia replaces Trevor Manemahaga, who had served less than a month since being sworn in on 8 September. Manemahaga has now been reassigned as Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC). Both…
The Provincial Executive of Makira Ulawa Province has reaffirmed that it is the sole and legitimate owner of Okea land, near Foxwood, Central Guadalcanal The Office of the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province issued the statement the statement to maintain its position of the Provincial Government (MUPG) concerning the land commonly referred to as Okea. …
FOR nearly five years, the once life saving Busufosae Clinic in Ward 29 of Central Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita, has stood silent. Its doors are locked, its beds empty, and its medicine shelves left bare. For the people who live along the upper stream of the Kwaumanafu River, that silence has become a matter of life and death.…
Fourteen students from across the Pacific celebrated completing their studies last month as they attended a graduation ceremony for the Australia Awards Certificate in Fisheries Management and Development, delivered in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The graduating cohort included six participants from Solomon Islands, two from Kiribati, three from Fiji, two from Samoa,…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka has praised Japan for hosting the World Expo 2025. Minister Agovaka delivered the Solomon Islands’ statement during the National Day Celebration at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka – Kansai, Japan on Thursday. In his remarks, Minister Agovaka extended warm greetings from the Government…
OSAKA, Japan: The Solomon Islands’ “I Dig a Dream” Theatre Performance group has wowed audiences at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a series of captivating performances blending culture and theatre to raise awareness about ocean conservation. The group’s electrifying show was the highlight of the Solomon Islands National Day celebrations at the Expo,…
MORE than 100 teachers from nine schools in and around Gizo commemorated World Teachers’ Day on Thursday at the provincial capital. World Teachers Day normally falls on October 5. This year it falls on Sunday. However, due to the day being a weekend, the teachers decided to mark the event on Thursday. The main celebration…
Solomon Islands head coach Josh Smith says the opportunity to play a friendly match with the Brisbane Roar is an amazing opportunity. He was speaking in a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the friendly this weekend. Smith highlighted that Saturday’s match will be a great opportunity for his players and staff to learn and grow,…
The Maringe-Kokota Constituency Development Committee (CDC) successfully completed the screening process for the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) applications and approved projects ahead of implementation. Held at Jejevo in Buala, Isabel Province, two weeks ago, the meeting brought together CDC members representing each ward within the constituency. This critical process ensures that all projects align…
An elderly man from Rannoggah, Western Province currently residing at Saeragi village in West Gizo, Western province has gone missing at sea during a fishing trip on Monday night. According to reports, the old man went fishing with his son in-law traveled separately in a dug out canoe when they encountered strong winds. The son in-law managed to return safely to Saeragi…