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Minister Fuo’o acknowledges Australia’s infrastructure support

Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has acknowledged the Australian Government for its continuous support towards infrastructure development in Solomon Islands. Minister responsible for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o echoed the acknowledgement this week at the two-day 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The theme for the event is: “Connecting for…

Solomon Islands reaffirms climate finance as a legal obligation at COP30

Solomon Islands has reiterated that climate finance is a legal duty—not an act of goodwill—during the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology on Saturday in Belem Brazil, Hon. Polycarp…

SI attend Pacific Public Service Leaders Fono in Suva

SUVA, Fiji -The Chairman of the Solomon Islands Public Service Commission (PSC) Mr. Milner Tozaka is leading a senior delegation to the Pacific Public Service Leaders Conference (Fono) being held in Suva, Fiji, from 17–20 November 2025. The annual Fono brings together Public Service Commissions and senior public sector leaders from across the Pacific to…

‘Energy, the driver of economic development’

A call for a modernized and reformed energy sector has been issued to help boost economic development in the Solomon Islands. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), Dr. Chris Vehe this strong call on Friday when speaking during a panel discussion on “Energy and the Future.” The event was held at Heritage…

Land dispute, a major hindrance to energy development

Land dispute remains a huge obstacle to national development especially in the energy sector. Thats according to Casper Fa’asala, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Forum of Solomon Islands (NDFSI). He was speaking during a panel discussion on “Energy and the Future,” held on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The panel was hosted by the…

AIRLINE’S SUMMER’ SALE IS ON

Solomon Airlines has announced a two-week sale on international flights offering up to 20% off regular, best available year-round fares. The special fares are on sale from 15th November until 1 December 2025 only, or until sold out, and apply to travel on selected routes and services from December through to May 2026. The airline…

Landowners urged to care for Bina Harbour project equipment

Landowning tribes of the Bina Harbour water source in Malaita have been urged to take good care of the Bina Harbour Project equipment that have been installed within their communities. A representative  owners, Frank Ba’egeni speaking during a recent water source meeting held at Busi’i Community, emphasized that the equipment installed under the project is very expensive and must…

SIPA employees raise concern over sponsorship deal

The latest signing of a $1.5 million sponsorship deal between the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) and the Solomon Kings Football Club has stirred mixed reactions, particularly among SIPA employees. While the sponsorship is seen as a significant contribution to sports and youth development in the country, some employees are questioning the timing of the investment—given that…

MP Tanaganda  urges Kolombangara landowners to embrace investment

The Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency and Minister of Police, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has urged Kolombangara landowners in Western Province to embrace investment and innovation over dependency, as they formally received the historic 20 per cent shareholding in Kolombangara Forest Plantation Limited (KFPL). The official handover which took place on Monday at Ringi in Kolombangara was described as the…

New fisheries office opens in Noro

As government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) officially unveiled its new office complex in Noro, Western Province on Monday, Premier Billy Veo of Western Province says this marks a step towards opening up opportunities for more investment in the fisheries sector for the province and the country. The ceremony was attended by…