SOLOMON Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led solutions to shared challenges. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, who is the current PIF Chair, told Parliament on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion that the role underscores Solomon Islands’…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the Government remains committed to progressing discussions on the proposed federal system of government. Speaking while winding up the sine die motion in Parliament on Wednesday, PM Manele said the process will be carried out in a careful, responsible and evidence-based manner, recognising both the historical aspirations of the people…
A World Bank’s team visited Solomon Islands from December 1 to 5, 2025 to support the ongoing Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Building on the technical visit last month, the team met with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Solomon…
Twelve [12] nurses from the Naha Clinic in East Honiara have completed specialised emergency care training, gearing up for the opening of the new Australia-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year. The training is part of intensive planning and preparations led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, in partnership with Honiara…
SOLOMON Islands will appear before the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) in February 2026 in relation to its second extended continental shelf claim with Fiji, known as the Melanesian Border Plateau. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion in Parliament. PM…
Discussion to progress the implementation of the new flagship Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Academy was held on Thursday 18th December in Honiara. Senior officials from the Solomon Islands and Australian Governments came together for the talks. The Police Academy will provide modern facilities and advanced training programs to prepare the RSIFP’s growing…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Solomon Islands hosted a Regional Experience-Sharing Workshop from 9 – 10 December on integrating climate change and human mobility into the national education curriculum of Solomon Islands. The two-day workshop convened over 30 national and provincial government officials, education stakeholders, schools, domestic partners, and education experts from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Republic of Korea. …
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) completed a pivotal Roundtable Discussion with the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) this week in Honiara. The event aims to foster direct dialogue between the private sector and tax authorities on ongoing reforms and procedural challenges. Held at the Heritage Park Hotel’s Gallery 2, the round-table provided…
The Canaan community in Northwest Choiseul has officially commissioned a new chapel, marking a significant spiritual milestone for its people. The newly built chapel, named St Patrick Chapel, was commissioned this week in a well-attended ceremony that drew more than 800 people from the Pemba zone, including Barabarakakasa, Pachuava, Sirovanga, Vanimo and Tiqatare. The commissioning…
The Year 6 to Year 7 (Form 1) placement results for the 2026 academic year has been released. This follows the approval issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr Franco Rodie. The announcement was made on Monday, 15 December 2025, in accordance with the Year 6…