Minister Lency Vokia was officially sworn in Tuesday morning at Government House as the new Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, following a Cabinet reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Honourable Lency Vokia, who previously…
SOLOMON Islands journalist Deli Sharon Oso has urged international journalists who completed a journalist exchange program in China last week to be agents of positive change and multilateralism by promoting agendas for the common good of humankind. Mrs Oso was speaking on behalf of Asia-Pacific journalists who participated in the China International Press Communication Center…
CHINA’S Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei has encouraged international journalists upon the completion of their exchange program in China to “keep China in your sights and in your pieces, and always work for the Global South to be heard.” Lei issued the words of encouragement at a reception in Beijing on Saturday 5 July to…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 59th out of over 160 countries in the latest Global Teenage Pregnancy Index, raising concerns over the continuing trend of early pregnancies among adolescent girls in the country. According to the latest global report, the teenage pregnancy rate in Solomon Islands stands at 77.9 births per 1,000 girls aged…
The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (ANTF) is part of strategy to prepare the country graduate out of the Less Developed Country (LDC) list of countries. Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele highlighted this at the opening of the trade fair last Wednesday in his keynote address at the SINU Park Village. “The Annual National Trade Fair…
A major fundraising drive to support the establishment of GOSSA Football Club (GOSSA FC) Academy in Gizo, Western Province is underway. The move to set up the academy comes as the province prepares for the grand opening of the new JFK Stadium in Gizo. The fundraising initiative, aimed at supporting youth football development and academy…
The Polo Sports Club Association (PSCA) has successfully launched its community league for soccer and netball. The sports event is being organised based on theme “Unity through Sport” in Polo Village, Northwest Choiseul last week. The program was attended by Lauru Football Association (LFA) representative and Chairman of Sports for Ward 11, Toswall Vanakana, PSCA…
United States (U.S) has congratulated Solomon Islands on celebrating its Independence Day on Monday attained 47th years ago in 1978. U.S Secretary Marco Rubio in a statement on Monday said, “on behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America I offer my best wishes as you celebrate your National Day on…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reminded Solomon Islanders of the value of unity and stability in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking during the 47th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at St. Barnabas Cathedral on Sunday, the Prime Minister said the occasion was not just to give thanks, but also to reflect on how…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) band and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) brass band rocked the crowd with their famous dancing patterns as the country marked the 47th Independence Day of Solomon Islands in Honiara on the 7th of July, 2025. The RSIPF and ADF, who also form part of the parade, provide…