Government House has confirmed the swearing-in of three ministers at 10am tomorrow – Tuesday 10th February as part of an ongoing Cabinet reshuffle. The ministers likely to be sworn in are: As a result of the changes, Mr Paea and Mr Tuhaika Junior have lost their previous ministerial portfolios. Meanwhile, there are reports that the Member of Parliament (MP)…
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), Huawei, Solomon Tower Limited(STL), and the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) have successfully completed the construction, commissioning, and on-air activation of two tel-communication sites in Malaita Province under Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP). The newly commissioned sites include Alikata and Matakwathaa’lu(M162), marking an important milestone in the expansion of telecommunications…
Government through Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) welcomes the development of two new agriculture office buildings in Malaita and Makira/Ulawa Province desribing them as an achievement in driving the agriculture sector forward. Preparatory work is currently underway to construct two modern office buildings in Auki and Kirakira funded under a partnership between MAL and the World Bank…
Government’s key policy priorities for this year has been highlighted by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele. This was during a Permanent Secretaries (PS) meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara on Friday. The meeting was chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet Nego Sisiolo, with Prime Minister Manele attending as Special Guest. He delivered brief opening…
Residents of Shortlands Island in the far Western Province are experiencing an abundance of fresh fish catches, which are now being sold in large quantities at Kangu Beach Market in Bougainville. The steady flow of seafood has seen the market overflowing with fresh supplies, attracting many customers and buyers from surrounding communities. This activity has…
In the heart of West Kwaio, Malaita Province a young and determined farmer is planting hope alongside cocoa seedlings, proving that resilience and innovation can thrive even amid market challenges. Jethro Maelaga, an ambitious youth farmer from the region, has successfully raised 1,000 cocoa seedlings that are now ready for transplanting into his farm. The seedlings were…
Three Cabinet ministers who are members of the Solomon Islands People’s First Party (SIPFP) are expected to be removed from their portfolios this week, well-placed sources have confirmed. Those reportedly facing the exit door are: Mr Kuma, a former strong member of the Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party, resigned from OUR to join SIPFP…
The return by MV Pelican Express trip from Choiseul Province was fully packed over the weekend. MV Pelican did not make any run to Choiseul on Saturday 31st January due to bad weather. It finally did on Saturday. It was revealed that as soon as the board arrived at Taro many passengers rushed to secure seats. The vessel arrived in Gizo on Saturday night carrying…
The Bobolo community in Malaita Province will soon have reliable access to clean and safe drinking water following the signing of a grant agreement under Japan’s Grassroots and Human Security Project. The grant contract was officially signed on Thursday, 5 February 2026, paving the way for the construction of a new water supply system aimed…
When Eric Walekwate opened his technology shop in 2019, he imagined shelves lined with gadgets, not books. But seven years into building Australian Direct Suppliers (ADS), Walekwate has discovered that his most impactful product may not be laptops or smartphones, but ideas. Walekwate, 31, is the founder of the Vision Podcast, a platform where he speaks candidly about entrepreneurship,…