The demand for travel from Western and Choiseul provinces back to Honiara has picked up as the holiday mood and excitement generated over the Festive and New Year celebrations slowly settle down. With the holiday fever now coming to an end for many, its time to leave the villages and provinces for Honiara and other…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita, Hon. Rick Hou says he is thrilled to see a significant increase in the Pacific Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. “From just 1,500 people both in Australia and New Zealand in 2018, it is reported that we reach nearly 10,000 people by the end of 2025,” Hou said when…
Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has successfully completed the construction and commissioning of another telecommunications tower in Jack Harbour, Western Province. The newly commissioned site has now been officially brought on air, further enhancing network coverage and connectivity in Solomon Islands. The construction of the telecommunication towers is made possible through funding from…
Repair and maintenance work on the wooden bridges along South Road in Malaita Province is making progress. The urgent repairs began in late December 2025 and were undertaken by local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC). They started on the first bridge at Maoro, along the Central Kwara’ae Road. Works are carried out by demolition and…
An inspiring journey of resilience and lifelong learning It’s a story of perseverance, self-belief and the power of continuous learning, proving that humble beginnings do not limit future success. Meet Jeff Payton from Tikopia and Malaita Province whose career journey began modestly after completing high school. His first job was as a security officer at…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Tuesday 23rd December announced a partnership with BRED Bank Vanuatu and BRED Bank Solomon to help commercial customers access financing for their businesses and productive assets, supporting growth and job creation in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Vanuatu Daily Post reported that IFC, a member of the World Bank Group…
As part of government’s effort to improve animal health, food security, and public health, five officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have successfully complete an AgriBioscience Epidemiology and LAMP Training Program. The two training was held from 17 to 28 November 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. This was to strengthen national capacity in animal disease surveillance, investigation, and response. The training was conducted…
Government through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) has outlined a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at modernizing the ministry’s operations, strengthening compliance mechanisms, and enhancing transparency and accountability. The Minister responsible Derrick Rawcliff Manuari highlighted this when speaking in Parliament during the Motion of Sine Die early this month. The Minister said the ministry has been driven by…
The Wanguo Gold Group, major shareholders of Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), will host a grand 2026 New Year Celebration Gala on 31 December 2025 at the Gold Ridge Mine Site, Central Guadalcanal. The celebration — titled “Wanguo Gold Ridge Night 2026” is the first of its kind reflects the company’s commitment to progress, unity, and shared prosperity, as it continues its journey…
The few days recovery break issued by Government to public officers had allowed Honiara-based residents to travel to their home villages over the past days to spend their Christmas and New year celebration. Because of this high peak traveling period, the demand for shipping and airlines services to the provinces during this festive season remains…