Honiara City Council (HCC) through its Waste Management and Control Division has commenced its operations to remove vehicle wreckage that are littering the roadside. The operation starts this afternoon, Tuesday 9th September at Skyline Area, Central Honiara. In a statement, the Waste Management and Control Division said, the HCC team is at the Skyline area to…
Continious strong wind currently affecting Western Province since the past weeks have disrupted farmers and market vendors from the nearby islands to avoid traveling to Gizo. As a result, there is a low turnout of vendors at the town’s main market. The rough sea conditions have prevented small craft operators and rural farmers from traveling into Gizo to sell their produce. Vendors who normally…
With the spring is arriving Solomon Airlines has helped to kick off the new season, by announcing a ‘Super Springtime Sale’ by offering air fare specials on selected international routes. In a statement, Solomon Airline said, the sale fares are 20% off Solomon Airlines best available regular year-round economy fares. The special runs from 9th September until 15 October…
The Santa Cruz (Lata) Airfield Runway Pavement project successfully completed the Phase 1 of runway test flight on the afternoon of 10 August 2025. The project is jointly led by Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project 2 (SIRAP 2) support Team and the Egis (consultant), and constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company(CHEC), During the test,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, speaking as the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLMS) at the Pacific ACP meeting on Monday urged regional unity and global recognition of Pacific priorities. In a speech that underscored climate justice, equitable financing, and strengthened representation on the world stage, Prime Minister Manele further highlighted recent achievement including…
The three-day PIFS-PINA Regional Media Workshop concluded on Sunday in Honiara with a resounding affirmation of journalists central role in shaping the future of the Blue Pacific Continent. Over 40 journalists from across the region gathered under the theme, “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent”, engaging in three days of dialogue, training,…
Local businesses in Malaita are partnering with First Nations businesses from Australia to expand eco-tourism links between Australia and Solomon Islands, creating both opportunities for learning and more local jobs. Hazel Harohau of AuthenticMala Tours travelled to Australia to meet with Indigenous Australia eco-tourism business Yura Tours in North Stradbroke Island. Hilda Rade Sofaemaena of…
Waimapuru National Secondary School (NSS) in Makira Ulawa Province on Wednesday receive a new tractor along with a grass slasher and ploughing disc, from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL). The handing over was described as a historic occasion for the school. The support was made possible through funding from the People’s Republic of…
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…
Local passenger vessel MV Marina 2 is set to resume its weekly services between Honiara and the Western Province ports this week. In a public announcement on Tuesday, Marina Shipping Ltd said, it would make a special trip from the Western Province this Thursday. The boat has been out of service for maintenance since May.…