The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government (MUP) has reaffirmed its connection to a 6.8-hectare piece of land in Okea, North Guadalcanal, through a cultural exchange ceremony. The land was acquired by Makira Ulawa Province many years ago but was left unattended during the 1998-2001 ethnic tensions. The ceremony, which involved the exchange of chupu, symbolized renewed ties and…
Solomon Ports on Wednesday officially commissioned and handed over 14 double-type solar street lights to the Afio Station community in South Malaita, under our ongoing Green Port Initiative and Community Support initiative. Despite the bad weather, hundreds turned up in numbers to witness the ceremony. The handover ceremony reflects our continued commitment to sustainability, environmental…
Three additional towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) were successfully launched in Marovo Constituency, Western Province over the weekend. The new sites M55, M58, and R53 are now fully operational, providing vital network coverage to the surrounding communities. Ongoing support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, together with…
SOLOMON Islands on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Food Day, an annual event observed globally on October 16. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future,” underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development. Speaking during the celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, Minister of Agriculture and…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, through Invest Solomons officially launched its online portal on Thursday 23 October at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The event marked a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to modernise and strengthen investment promotion in the Solomon Islands. The new website serves as a central hub for investors—both…
Cab owners have been warned to immediately stop using private number plates for their taxi services. The Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division issued the advisory to all cabs operating within the city after being made aware that some operators are breaching the Honiara City Council Business License Ordinance by running taxi businesses without…
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG) His Excellency William McDonald Soaki joined a Solomon Islands Government delegation to attend the 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference, held in Port Moresby from 8–9 October 2025. The delegation was led by the Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Mines, Energy…
The Vatoro site at North Vella La Vella, Western Province is now fully operational. This followed the successful activation of the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP tower. The latest achievement marked a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ nationwide broadband expansion efforts. The Vatoro site R22 has been brought online, further enhancing the…
Honiara, – Internationally-renowned travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet has named the Solomon Islands as one of top 25 ‘Best places to visit in 2026’. Solomon Islands is the only South Pacific nation named in the prestigious listing which includes destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. The result can be directly attributed to Lonely Planet Destination…
Solomon Airlines has announced a 7-day sale on selected flights and routes offering up to 25% discount on lowest published year-round economy fares to popular Pacific destinations. The fares allow travel to Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand on selected dates between – 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026, from Honiara to Nadi during December 2025…