Church leaders from various denominations across Western Province gathered at the Kukudu Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Mission compound, Kolombangara on Tuesday for a vital workshop aimed at strengthening faith-based advocacy on child immunization. The one-day event, organised by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands, was conducted under the Demand Generation for Immunisation in…
Two officers from the Public Engagement and Communications Department of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands (NPSI) are currently in Tanna Island, Republic of Vanuatu, participating in the Vanuatu Parliament’s Civic Outreach Program. This engagement forms part of an ongoing inter-parliamentary partnership aimed at promoting the exchange of best practices and experiences in civic education…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has met with Solomon Islanders living in and around Auckland as part of his official visit to New Zealand. The event, hosted by the Solomon Islands Auckland Wantoks Association at Mt. Eden War Memorial Hall, brought together around 150 Solomon Islanders, including students and workers under the Recognized Seasonal Employer…
Solomon Airlines proudly congratulates Captain Patricia Avosa, who has graduated with a Bachelor of Aviation with Distinction from Griffith University in Australia on 28th July 2025, marking another significant milestone in her exceptional career. Captain Avosa is no stranger to making history. On 30 March 2017, she co-piloted a scheduled commercial Twin Otter flight (H4-FSI)…
AS part of the celebrating the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary, the Aro Outrigger & Canoe Club (AOCC) successfully hosted the Delite PostIndependence Regatta on Saturday, 26th July at Iumi Water Sports Park, Henderson. Originally scheduled for Monday, 7th July, the regatta was postponed due to high winds and unsafe conditions at the Alligator Creek river mouth. Two…
A record 67 Solomon Islands builders, contractors, and business managers have taken part in an Australia-led industry workshop to help them strengthen their project planning, cashflow management, and long-term business growth. The industry workshop – Project Scheduling and Cashflow – is the 16th to be delivered by Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program Workforce Skills Series.…
A four-day Mentoring Programme aimed at strengthening the skills and operational effectiveness of National Centre Bureau (NCB) officials concluded successfully in Honiara this month. Held from 8-11 July, and supported by the UK, Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Police, the program provided in-depth coaching from a team of subject matter experts from National Centre…
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has supported the implementation of 18 projects in Solomon Islands with a total cost US$ 117.1 m, (IFAD US$ 28.4m). The collaboration with the Solomon Islands Government and other development partners started since 1981. FD Country Director and representative for Pacific Island Countries, Candra Samekto confirmed this during the launch of…
Work on four vital bridges in Malaita Province is progressing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). These strategic infrastructure investments aim to enhance transport connectivity and bolster climate resilience across Malaita. The new Su’u Harbour, Bira,…
FIVE cartons of Coartem and a carton of Amoxicillin, intended for Malu’u rural health centre and Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province are missing without a trace. The consignments have been reportedly stolen from the Kilu’ufi Hospital storeroom fortnight ago in what is believed to be an inside job. The incident has shocked medical staff, many of whom are struggling to believe…