The Solomon Islands Government has secured USD 55.9 million in additional financing from development partners since June to advance the Tina River Hydropower Development Project on Central Guadalcanal. The funding package includes: Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, told Parliament that negotiations are continuing with the Global Climate Fund (GCF) and Economic…
THE Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency has demonstrated its continued commitment to its communities and people by supporting the upcoming Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations. Despite the Malaita Provincial Government already allocating $20,000 each to the three MOI wards, Sikaiana, Pelau, and Luaniua,the MOI Constituency has decided to top up the funding with an additional…
Cook Islands are set to launch their campaign at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, which kicks off this Sunday in Honiara. The team arrived on Wednesday at Henderson International Airport with a 25-member contingent, including 19 players and six officials. Speaking to the media upon arrival, head coach George Ellis said, the side is well-prepared…
In a significant milestone for educational cooperation between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Solomon Islands, 24 students were awarded the prestigious Chinese Ambassador Scholarship on Thursday at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands campus. This marks the first time the scholarship has been presented locally. The official handover ceremony, held…
The Kukum Area Health Centre in Honiara will reopen for health and medical services as of next Monday 18th August 2025 after being closed for two years for renovation work valued at SBD22million. This was announced on Thursday at the its handover ceremony from the Australian High Commission to Solomon Islands to the Government of…
Honiara City Council (HCC) under the leadership of Lord Mayor Edward Kasutee Siapu wants to upgrade the Kukum Area Health Centre as the city’s hospital because of its strategic location. Lord Mayor Siapu highligthed this during a handover ceremony of the renovated Kukum Area Health Centre on Thursday. He said his government will pass through…
To strengthen the provincial response to health emergencies, and address key gaps on emergency health management and emergency workforce development identified in the 2024 Joint External Evaluation (JEE), the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a foundational two-and-a-half-day emergency response training program in Munda, Western Province. “This…
The Solomon Islands music scene is set for a fresh wave of sound, with rising artist Izack Junior Lekelalu — known by his stage name Izack JL — pioneering the rare Folk, Pop Indie music. While the style is far from the island reggae, contemporary gospel, and R&B tunes most Solomon Islanders are used to,…
The Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) successfully held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday 11th August with a number of issues being discussed. Keithie Saunders Chairperson Solo Enviro Beautification said, the discussion focused on a number of community projects that have been achieved or others that are underway and coming up. “SEB is a non for-profit NGO whose mission statement is to…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has emphasised that with sound policies and effective management, trade can be a powerful engine for economic growth, poverty reduction, long-term development, and enhanced resilience for Solomon Islands. Minister Agovaka made the statement while chairing the 17th National Trade and Development Council (NTDC)…