A Solomon Islands Government delegation led by the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi is currently in Rome, Italy participating in the Forty-Ninth Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Its the first time for Solomon Islands to attend the IFAD Governing Council meeting. The…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launched the long-awaited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy on Friday, February 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone aimed at transforming the education sector through technical and vocational skills to increase national productivity. The new policy is a unifying framework for all TVET…
Government House has confirmed the swearing-in of three ministers at 10am tomorrow – Tuesday 10th February as part of an ongoing Cabinet reshuffle. The ministers likely to be sworn in are: As a result of the changes, Mr Paea and Mr Tuhaika Junior have lost their previous ministerial portfolios. Meanwhile, there are reports that the Member of Parliament (MP)…
Government through Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) welcomes the development of two new agriculture office buildings in Malaita and Makira/Ulawa Province desribing them as an achievement in driving the agriculture sector forward. Preparatory work is currently underway to construct two modern office buildings in Auki and Kirakira funded under a partnership between MAL and the World Bank…
Government’s key policy priorities for this year has been highlighted by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele. This was during a Permanent Secretaries (PS) meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara on Friday. The meeting was chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet Nego Sisiolo, with Prime Minister Manele attending as Special Guest. He delivered brief opening…
Three Cabinet ministers who are members of the Solomon Islands People’s First Party (SIPFP) are expected to be removed from their portfolios this week, well-placed sources have confirmed. Those reportedly facing the exit door are: Mr Kuma, a former strong member of the Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party, resigned from OUR to join SIPFP…
The Bobolo community in Malaita Province will soon have reliable access to clean and safe drinking water following the signing of a grant agreement under Japan’s Grassroots and Human Security Project. The grant contract was officially signed on Thursday, 5 February 2026, paving the way for the construction of a new water supply system aimed…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand, highlighting shared values, mutual respect and long-standing cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Manele made the remarks at a Waitangi Day reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission on Thursday evening. Addressing distinguished guests,…
Communities in Ward 28 of the West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province, are urgently appealing to responsible authorities for assistance after their food gardens were destroyed by flooding from the Kwaleunga River following recent heavy rainfall. The affected communities raised their concerns after prolonged bad weather caused the river to overflow, washing away food gardens located…
Buruku Adventist Primary School in Western Province was one of the schools affected by the devastating 8.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the province in 2007. The earthquake severely damaged the school’s building, shaking its foundation and placing students at serious risk. Established in the early 1960s through a community initiative, the school has long served children…