Visa team hosts workshop in Gizo

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Team recently held its first-ever three-day workshop in Gizo, Western Province. Held at Outback Living on the western side of Gizo town, the program attracted market vendors, community members, and the general public eager to learn more about opportunities under Australia’s Permanent Resident Program. The visit marked the team’s first…

WDC forum held in Koriovuku, Rannoggah

The Koriovuku community in ward 5 of Central Ranoggah, Western Province hosted its first open forum last week. It was facilitated by the Ward Development Committee (WDC) with support from Western Provincial Ward Development Officers. The forum was led by Provincial Ward Planning and Coordination Officer Miligan Pina. It was aimed at strengthening the role…

Strengthening cocoa farming skills in Guadalcanal

The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project has successfully completed its third Capacity Building Training of Trainers (TOT) for Cocoa. The training was held in Mataruka, Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal, from 15th to 24th July 2025. The training brought together 34 participants from across Guadalcanal Province, including Young Professionals (YPs), Community Resource Persons…

Pelican 1&2 undergo maintenance

Pelican Shipping Ltd has announced that both of its vessels, Pelican 1 and Pelican 2 are temporarily out of service because of the need to undergo scheduled maintenance. In a notice issued to the traveling public and intending passengers, the company said, the move is part of its ongoing commitment to ensure vessels remain safe,…

Wale hails MID minister

The Minister for Infrastructure & Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o has been acknowledged by the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale following the successful passage of the National Building Standards Bill 2025. Hon Wale particularly praised Minister Fuo’o for his hard work and for acknowledging the recommendations on the Bill from the Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC)…

SINU organises two days Flea Market

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is hosting its third Flea Market at the Kukum campus field.  The event commenced on Thursday and will end on Friday starting from 10am to 6pm each day. The aim is to provide local entrepreneurs within the SINU community the opportunity to showcase and sell their products. This initiative…

USD55m additional funding for hydro project

The Solomon Islands Government has secured USD 55.9 million in additional financing from development partners since June to advance the Tina River Hydropower Development Project on Central Guadalcanal. The funding package includes: Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, told Parliament that negotiations are continuing with the Global Climate Fund (GCF) and Economic…