The Commissioner Forest Resources within the Ministry of Forestry and Research has clarified question raised over a decision to endorse logging operations on Korona land as straight forward with an exception on the tubi issue. A so-called landowner, Mr Chief Paul Fota raised the issue in the Island Sun Newspaper alleging non-compliance of legal processes pertaining to…
After days of rain, the Vura Road in East Honiara received a much needed relief work over the weekend. Over the past days, the road condition along the Vura had been in a very bad state, causing inconvenience to vehicle owners and commuters who have been accessing the road. Heavy downpour had resulted in parts…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Customers of the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) can now receive their loans and repay them digitally via M-SELEN, following a new partnership between DBSI and M-SELEN. The service allows DBSI customers to receive loan disbursements directly into their M-SELEN wallets and make repayments anytime, anywhere using the M-SELEN App or…
The Pacific Community (SPC) will host an international workshop in February next month aimed at addressing the growing problem of lost and abandoned drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and their impacts on the Pacific Ocean. The three-day workshop will be held from 9–11 February 2026 in Papeete, French Polynesia, and is expected to bring together…
The Kava Industry Working Group (KIWG) Chairman Max Lazarus says strengthening domestic supply chains to seize lucrative international market opportunities, is a must for Solomon Islands. The Kava Industry Working Group met in Honiara on Wednesday. The meeting highlighted a number of issues across the kava value chain—producers, processors, and exporters. Discussions focused on critical…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has been urged to take early and decisive action to advance plans for the proposed Second National City along the Baeroko–Noro–Munda Corridor, as outlined in the province’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. The strategic plan identifies the corridor as the future site of a Second National City, a vision aimed at promoting…
Any victim of the alleged police misconduct at Gold Ridge in Central Guadalcanal has been urged to come forward with evidence and report it to the Professional Standards Internal Investigation Department (PSII). Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mathias Lenialu issued the call after allegations were leveled against police for heavy-handedness that triggered the…
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports officially has commenced. This marked another significant milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This activity is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new towers will enhance aviation safety, operational efficiency, and air traffic management at two…
Road rehabilitation works along the West Honiara/Tandai Highway, involving an upgrade from a 2-lane to 4-lane road, are now nearing completion, with most sections successfully finished and already delivering benefits to road users. The final major areas of work are the Rove & Bishop Dale roundabouts (and their approaches), where construction activities are ongoing to…
Tourism Solomons Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Dagnal Dereveke, has welcomed the appointment of Mr Matthew Findlay as the new Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Solomon Airlines. Describing the move as a positive and timely development for both the national carrier and the Solomon Islands tourism sector, Mr Dereveke said he and his team were very…