New tower launched in South New Georgia/Tetepari

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…

Leaders updated on Pacific fisheries, security cooperation to protect tuna

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…

Strong winds stops market vendors from traveling in Gizo

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…

Lata airfield runway upgrade phase 1 complete

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,…

Calls for unified climate change action

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…

Regional media workshop wraps up

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,…

Malaita tourism operators deepens links with indegenious Australian businesses

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…