A concerning trend in theft cases in Gizo, Western Province have triggered alarm among residents and local authorities, with recent incidents pointing to an emerging crime trend. Reports from across Gizo Town and surrounding communities highlighted a growing number of break-ins, stealing of belongings, and missing household items in recent weeks. Gizo Town Clerk Charles…
In celebration of World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, and Coral Triangle Day 2025, a special event will be held on Thursday, May 5th, at the Honiara Futsal Multipurpose Hall. Organized under the themes “Beat Plastic Pollution, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us” and “One Triangle, Infinite Beauty” the event is a joint initiative by the…
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, accompanied by three Opposition MPs and senior officials from the Office of the Leader of Opposition, visited the Gold Ridge Mine on Thursday 29th May 2025. The visit aimed to witness firsthand the developments, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the Solomon Islands’ largest gold mining project. Hon.…
CHINA’S leading vehicle exporter and a major global bus manufacturer, the Xiamen King Long United Automative Industry Co., Ltd, is working to become the provider of intelligent transportation system solution. A company official underscored this goal during a visit to the company headquarters in Xiamen City, Fujian Province by six journalists from the Pacific, including…
With the recent passage of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024 in Parliament, Government will soon set up a body to help manage and implement the rollout of the program. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele highlighted this on Monday during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). He…
The Chairlady of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), Ms. Namoi Kaluae, has underscored that businesses cannot thrive without guaranteed safety and stability—a critical factor for economic progress. Ms. Kaluae made these remarks during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SICCI and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has publicly acknowledged the vital role of the private sector in driving economic development in the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the official launch of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Frederick Kologeto described the private sector as “the engine room” of…
A welcome reception was hosted on Friday, 30th May 2025, to warmly welcome the new Minister responsible for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Hon. Ricky Fuo’o. The event held at the headquarters’ Tiare leaf hut allowed the Minister to be introduced to the staff, fostering a spirit of collaboration as they embark under new…
The 5th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry will be hosted by Solomon Islands in 2027. This was decided by the Pacific Ministers for agriculture and forestry at the final day of the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry held in Tonga, last week. Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and Livestock the Honorable Franklyn…
JUNCAO Technology development around the world, especially in small island countries, is crucial to enhancing food security and provides a solution to meeting the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, Deputy Director of China’s National Juncao Research Center Lin Hui said. The National Engineering Research Center of Juncao established in 2011 by China’s Ministry of…