U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Ann Marie Yastishock hosted the 83rd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the World War II Guadalcanal American Memorial, August 7, 2025. Ambassador Yastishock noted that these events “continue to indelibly bond the United States and Solomon Islands” even though “as years…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP), has collaborated with the Western Provincial Health Authority (WPHA) to successfully roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across schools and communities at North Kolobangara Island in Western Province. HPV is a common virus that can affect various parts…
A suspect has been arrested for swearing at police officers during a foot beat patrol at Gilbert Camp, Borderline, and the Kobito area, East Honiara on Wednesday 6 August 2025. Naha police have successfully conducted a high-visibility foot beat in areas such as Gilbert Camp, the 10-dollar Market, and the surrounding vicinity, showing proactive community policing in our…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday afternoon welcomed Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Solomon Islands, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Archbishop Bravi is in Honiara to present his Letters of Credence to the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu, on behalf of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,…
Ministry of Infrastructure Development Safeguards unit, in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) Support Team, has kicked off public consultations at communities located along the East Malaita road network. This is in preparation for the roll-out of SIRAP 2 additional financing that incorporates climate-resilient infrastructure for the section from Baratalo…
Police is appealing to parents in Honiara to look after their children after police assist a missing child in the Borderline area in Honiara on 31 July 2025. Operation (Ops) Commander, Zero Tolerance Mr. Simpson Pogeava said, the 3-year-old child was brought to police for safekeeping, and later his parent called in at the police station and…
A 24-year-old male suspect was arrested by Auki Police in Malaita for allegedly attacking of a 24-year-old male victim at Kwaimela village in Central Kwara’ae recently. The incident occurred after an argument between the suspect and the victim, where it was also alleged that the suspect went to the victim’s pig fence and killed one of his pigs…
RESIDENTS of Gizo, the Western Provincial capital, are once again facing one of their most persistent challenges – a severe shortage of water. The prolonged dry spell currently affecting the town has worsened an already fragile situation, leaving many households and communities in distress as their water sources continue to dwindle. For weeks, now months Gizo and…
Communities around Kolokofa, Kia District in Isabel Province are celebrating a major milestone with the launch of mobile and internet services through the new R73 site tower. This achievement ends years of digital isolation for local residents, who previously lacked reliable connectivity despite network expansion across other parts of Isabel Island. While much of Isabel Province enjoyed…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Evangelist Tim Hall Crusade at Lawson Tama Stadium on Wednesday evening. The event brought together people from various churches under the theme “The Great Awakening.” The Prime Minister acknowledged the pivotal role of the church in shaping the nation since the arrival of…