The Solomon Islands government (SIG) has moved to defuse tensions with the country’s teacher union, following a 28-day strike notice issued by the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) over a longstanding seven demands. In a media press conference on Wednesday – 3rd September, Prime minister Jeremiah Manele acknowledged the urgency of the situation and…
The issue of Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs) in Solomon Islands will be raised by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) meeting which is scheduled next week in Honiara. PM Manele, in a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) Conference room, he was asked by local…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Tuesday handed over a new Yamaha 60 horse powered (HP) Outboard Motor (OBM) engine and Yamaha Ray Boat to Atoifi Adventist Hospital in East Kwaio, Malaita Province. Dr Greogry Jilini, Deputy Secretary Health Care and Mr. Layten Jacob, Deputy Secretary Corporate Services handed over the Yamaha…
The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO) Council opened its three days triennial meeting in Honiara on Monday the 01st of September 2025. The event is bringing together representatives from National Liaison Units (NLUs) across the Pacific to chart a course for the future of civil society in the region, focusing on building solidarity among its…
A team from the E-Commerce Implementations Unit (EIU) under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration successfully held an information sharing session with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). The session was acknowledged by the SICCI Members. As part of its continuous service delivery, SICCI co-hosted an information session for 40 SICCI…
Take a walk along the streets of Honiara and other urban centres in Solomon Islands and you would never miss a sight of many young kids and teenagers wearing the so called ‘Crocs Sandal.’ This latest footwear fashion is taking the young population by storm with many of them buying the sandal over the past weeks and…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi is on a five day official visit to Makira-Ulawa Province (MUP) this week. The delegation traveled to Kira Kira on Tuesday morning. Upon their arrival they received a warm welcome in Kirakira as to commence his official five-day visit. Minister Wasi who is also the Member of Parliament (MP)…
A young man from Choiseul has died after an all-night on drinking spree involving kwaso (homebrew) allegedly mixed with a chemical substance. The incident occurred at Siruka village, near the Suri Mining Camp in North East Choiseul Province. The incident happened around 7am on Monday 1st September, when the man reportedly collapsed after hours of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Gizo returned home to Honiara on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 following her five yearly deep level maintenance period in Australia. Her return will provide a significant boost to Solomon Islands’ maritime security capability ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week. The planned maintenance period…
As Honiara prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week the Honiara City Council (HCC) administration is appealing to all residents and visitors to join a united effort to keep our city clean, safe, and welcoming. Speaking during the weekend Talkback Show, Mr. Wilson Eta, Director of HCC’s Waste Management and Control…