The West Kwaio Constituency Development Committee (CDC) Sub-Committee held a crucial meeting on Monday, 22 December 2025, at the Busi’i Claudius Teifi House area to address delays and challenges surrounding constituency project applications for 2025. The meeting, attended by Ward Development Committee (WDC) Sub-Committee members from across the constituency, was officially opened with a prayer,…
The few days recovery break issued by Government to public officers had allowed Honiara-based residents to travel to their home villages over the past days to spend their Christmas and New year celebration. Because of this high peak traveling period, the demand for shipping and airlines services to the provinces during this festive season remains…
In the early hours of Wednesday morning the day before Christmas, while Taro Station was still quiet, Mr Gordon Tuza took it upon himself to clean up the Buni Market area, a well-known spot for betel-nut vendors. Armed with only a broken shovel, Mr Tuza worked alone to remove rubbish and clear the market surroundings,…
Vaidam Health, a global medical platform, has announced plans to organize a medical camp in the Solomon Islands next month as part of its mission to improve access to specialist healthcare in under-served regions. What is Vaidam Health? Vaidam Health is an international healthcare facilitation platform that connects patients with trusted doctors, leading hospitals, and advanced medical…
A group of young youths were arrested by Honiara Police officers following the circulation of a viral video on Facebook that raised public concern over youth violence and disorderly behaviour in the capital. The video, which was widely shared on social media this month showed a group of youths using offensive language and identifying themselves…
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) successfully hosted a week‑long peer learning exchange with a high‑level delegation from Vanuatu’s Department of Local Authority, deepening regional cooperation on decentralization, risk‑informed development, and performance‑based provincial financing through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) of the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program of MPGIS. The exchange reaffirmed…
A total of 41 Year Three nursing students from Vanuatu have been honoured by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Monday 22nd December. This was during a completion and recognition ceremony held at the SINU Kukum Campus Hall. The brief but colourful ceremony celebrated the 2023–2025 cohort of Vanuatu nursing students who have successfully…
Premier Kenneth Sagupari of Central Province (CP) warmly welcomed the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) delegation during a police cooperation visit to Central Islands Province recently. During a three-day visit to the province, CPLT, and RSIPF, they provided various police training sessions, conducted community visits, and delivered…
Up to 20% discount on flights to five destinations have been announced by Solomon Airlines on Friday 26 December as part of their Boxing Day sales. The five destinations are – BRISBANE, AUCKLAND, SANTO, HONIARA, MUNDA and runs for about two weeks. “Solomon Airlines has announced a Boxing Day Sale with savings up to 20%…
Introduction As the year draws to a close, I wish to share with all Solomon Islanders an overview of the state of our National University. I am proud to report that the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is stronger than ever – and this success is not due to me alone, but to the collective…