Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, His Excellency Ishmael Mali Avui (MBE) was formally welcomed by New Zealand’s Governor General, the Rt. Hon. Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House in Wellington last Wednesday – 16th July 2025. The welcome ceremony included a pōwhiri (Māori welcome ceremony) consisting of a wero (traditional challenge), haka and…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has hailed the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair as a powerful platform for economic empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth. At the same time he calls on all stakeholders to build on the momentum to transform the Solomon Islands economy from the ground up. Speaking during a closing program to acknowledge all those who…
Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has signed a landmark Agency Agreement and Provincial Education Board Agreement with the Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG), marking a major step forward in education reform and decentralization in Solomon Islands. The signing ceremony was held last week and was attended by Hon. Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education, and Hon.…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team for making history by winning the OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Hon. Wale in a statement issued on Sunday described the team’s historic triumph as a moment of immense national pride and a testament to the…
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Executive and the Organising Committee of the Solomon Cup 2025 has announced that the Semi-Final matches will take place on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. The Semi-Finalists are as follows: Group A: Guadalcanal Hornets and Malaita Eagles Group B: Western Tomoko and Makira Ulawa In light of the recent decisions…
The 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup Queen arrived in Honiara to a heroic welcome on Sunday morning. The Moses Toata led team touched down at the Honiara International Airport just after 10am to a heroic welcome as supporters, fans, family members came out in huge numbers to welcome them. A parade is also being organised…
Solomon Islands National Womens Team Interim head coach Moses Toata has thanked his players for their perseverance and hard work in winning the OFC Women’s title for the first time. Speaking to OFC Media after the historic win in Suva, Fiji on Saturday night Toata said, the victory has brought feelings of excitement and emotion.…
OFC: The Solomon Islands on Saturday evening have defeated Papua New Guinea 3-2 after extra-time at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, winning the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 title, and their very-first continental crown. Thrice the Solomon Islands took the lead, but twice ten-man Papua New Guinea reeled them back in to force the game…
The Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) officially launched Phase II of its Road Infrastructure Program on July 9th, 2025, at Ou’oumatawa, Small Malaita. This milestone was made possible through the active involvement of the Member of Parliament for SMC, Honourable Rick Nelson Houenipwela. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae explained that the original Phase 2 road…
A lower-grade version of methamphetamine is believed to be circulating within the communities, with users now able to purchase it for as little as $100. A confidential source with in-depth knowledge of the local drug trade has warned that authorities must urgently take action, as the drug situation is becoming increasingly unmanageable. “In the past,…