A memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Solomon Islands’ Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Frederick Kologeto, and Kiribati’s Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ribanataake Tiwau took place during the plenary session of the Fourth Party to the Nauru Agreement Leaders’ Summit in Funafuti, Tuvalu last week. The understanding establishes a commitment to collaborate on the…
Fiji’s Minister for Information Hon. Lynda Tabuya met with Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Information, Hon. Frederick Kologeto, in Honiara on Tuesday to discuss shared priorities and challenges in the information sector. Hon. Tabuya expressed her gratitude to Hon. Kologeto for the opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen cooperation, underscoring the…
Four foreign sailing boats have made a surprising stopover at Auki Harbour this week as part of their journey to Ontong Java, Malaita Outer Island. For many youths and children in Auki’s coastal communities, the sudden show-up of the yachts was exciting because it was their first time to witness four yachts arriving at the same time and docking inside the harbor.…
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project has successfully commissioned a new telecommunications site, Radoi (R43), situated in South New Georgia/Rendova Tetepari, within the Western Province. This latest addition marks a significant milestone in expanding the country’s digital communication network, enhancing connectivity in remote areas of Solomon Islands. This achievement is made possible through the collaborative…
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General, Noan David Pakop, addressed Pacific Leaders Tuesday morning at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) in Honiara, outlining the region’s achievements in fisheries cooperation and development, while calling for continued vigilance against ongoing challenges. Speaking at the Leaders Dialogue with CROP Heads, Mr Pakop delivered two…
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…