The Honiara City Council (HCC) Environmental Health Unit has officially cleared SASA Water and ENARGY Water to resume operations after a recent temporary closure to address health and safety concerns. According to Mr. Derick Willie, the Director of Environmental Health, both companies were thoroughly assessed to ensure they comply with good manufacturing practices and public…
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office, SINSO, has concluded a Geographic Information System, GIS, training on Friday 3rd October 2025 conducted by the Pacific Community, SPC in Honiara. The five-day training aimed to provide the statisticians with the necessary skills to confidently and more efficiently work on their statistical geographic framework updates, map preparation, planning,…
SOLOMON Islands continues to face major challenges in developing a strong and sustainable industrial sector, despite its abundant natural resources and hardworking population, and this warrants redirection of the economy towards industrialization, local economist Martin Hou highlighted. Hou said over the past decade, the nation’s economy has remained heavily reliant on raw exports, subsistence agriculture,…
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government (MUP) has reaffirmed its connection to a 6.8-hectare piece of land in Okea, North Guadalcanal, through a cultural exchange ceremony. The land was acquired by Makira Ulawa Province many years ago but was left unattended during the 1998-2001 ethnic tensions. The ceremony, which involved the exchange of chupu, symbolized renewed ties and…
Solomon Ports on Wednesday officially commissioned and handed over 14 double-type solar street lights to the Afio Station community in South Malaita, under our ongoing Green Port Initiative and Community Support initiative. Despite the bad weather, hundreds turned up in numbers to witness the ceremony. The handover ceremony reflects our continued commitment to sustainability, environmental…
Three additional towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) were successfully launched in Marovo Constituency, Western Province over the weekend. The new sites M55, M58, and R53 are now fully operational, providing vital network coverage to the surrounding communities. Ongoing support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, together with…
SOLOMON Islands on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Food Day, an annual event observed globally on October 16. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future,” underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development. Speaking during the celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, Minister of Agriculture and…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, through Invest Solomons officially launched its online portal on Thursday 23 October at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The event marked a major milestone in the Government’s commitment to modernise and strengthen investment promotion in the Solomon Islands. The new website serves as a central hub for investors—both…
Cab owners have been warned to immediately stop using private number plates for their taxi services. The Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division issued the advisory to all cabs operating within the city after being made aware that some operators are breaching the Honiara City Council Business License Ordinance by running taxi businesses without…
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG) His Excellency William McDonald Soaki joined a Solomon Islands Government delegation to attend the 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference, held in Port Moresby from 8–9 October 2025. The delegation was led by the Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Mines, Energy…