One of the Solomon Island’s most dramatic cultural events, the centuries-old Wogasia Spear Throwing Festival has once again proven a major success for the people of Santa Catalina. Taking place from 25-27 May and following a tradition set down for hundreds of years, this year’s festival has again achieved its objective, uniting the Atawa and…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority on Wednesday celebrated its 69th Anniversary at Unity Square, Point Cruz, Honiara, marking nearly seven decades of service to the country. The celebration saw staff members taking a well-deserved break from their duties to honour this significant milestone in the port’s history. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr George Rausi addressed…
SOLOMON Islands Government (SIG) on Thursday officially received the upgraded Honiara International Airport from the contractor. Dubbed as a major milestone for the country, the Honiara Runway Resurfacing and Airfield Ground Lighting Project was officially received by the Acting Prime Minister & Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto. The project was made possible…
On Thursday May 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pacific Islands counterparts/ representatives, after an in-depth exchange of views during the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City in China’s Fujian Province, issued a nine-point declaration reaffirming their commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect…
CHINA is making remarkable progress towards achieving its carbon emission peaking and neutrality goals by 2030 and 2060 respectively in line with the guiding policy introduced to ensure the achievements of these milestones. The guiding document unveiled in October 2021envisions that by 2030, China’s carbon dioxide emissions will peak, stabilize and then decline and that…
Solomon Islands will maintain uninterrupted access to the global financial system through its participation in a World Bank project to strengthen correspondent banking relationships in the Pacific region. Solomon Islands joins Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, and the Pacific Islands Forum, in this regional project. With this expansion,…
Solomon Ports has announced the winners of the 2025 Solomon Ports 69th Anniversary Speech Contest held on Wednesday 4th June. In a statement issued by Solomon Ports Media, it congratulated Ms. Stella Maebiru of Selwyn College as winner of the Senior Category, who presented on the topic: “𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 69: 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉…
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.…