Free health check for RSIPF officers

A free medical check-up for officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) was held at the Rove police headquarters on Monday 22 December 2025. The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) and 10 medical professionals from the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University in Guizhou province conducted the health check. CMT and medical professionals…

AFP leaders share Christmas cheer with Fishing village community

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Deputy Commissioner International and Specialist Capabilities Lesa Gale, together with AFP Commander Hall O’Meagher, visited Fishing village in Honiara, sharing Christmas cheer with families during the festive season. The community engagement event was made possible and hosted through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). The visit brought RSIPF and…

Gizo–Kolombangara Cup opens constituency office at Ringi

The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency [GKC] has officially opened its second office at Ringi, Kolombangara, Western Province. Member of Parliament (MP) Jimson Tanagada officially opened office on Monday, 22nd December to coincide with a opening of a sports event. The other office is located at Gizo. The opening was described as a significant step towards decentralising services…

Australia awards conference grants to five SI Alumni

The Australian Government has awarded the prestigious Alumni Conference Support Grant to five outstanding Australia Awards Alumni in the Solomon Islands. This grant will enable these professionals to attend major international conferences in Australia, providing opportunities to engage with global experts and bring cutting-edge knowledge back to key sectors in the Solomon Islands. The five…

SIPA undertakes key port development projects

The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) is undertaking several key infrastructure projects alongside the major reconstruction of Honiara Port’s Berth One, aimed at improving port services and operational efficiency. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Berth One reconstruction on Friday, SIPA Chairman Moses Virivolomo said the additional projects are designed to enhance the authority’s…

Chief Kokolopu responds to claims

Chief Bartholomew Kokolopu of Uila tribe in the Malaita Outer Island has responded to Hugo Viauli’s recent article published in the Solomon Star newspaper this week saying that Chiefs have dismissed claim. In a response statement, Chief Kokolopu said, in fact the claim is true, as it contains information that is misleading to the people…

Australian parliamentary delegation visit Honiara

A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia’s Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared priorities in energy, resources, and agriculture. The delegation was led by Ms Meryl Swanson MP,…

SI join high-level meeting on LDC graduation

The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), participated in a high-level global meeting on Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation. The three-day meeting concluded in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday 4 December 2025. MNPDC’s Director of Development Cooperation Division, Mr Samuel Wara, represented Solomon Islands at the meeting. The meeting…