MEHRD Launches Historic National TVET Policy

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…

New Provincial Offices – An Achievement for MALD

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…

Permanent Secretaries Briefed on 2026 Policy Priorities

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 SIPFP Ministers set for exit 

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…

PM reaffirms strong SI–NZ partnership at Waitangi Day reception

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,…

Flooding Destroys Food Gardens, West Kwaio Communities Appeal for Assistance

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…