Health professionals, nurses, and frontline workers are still waiting for their outstanding COVID-19 allowance, estimated at around $6 million, according to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). Although Parliament sat last week, there was no mention of the allowance payment, raising concerns amongst provincial health workers who continue to wait for the long-promised…
The development of the new Choiseul Provincial Township is progressing steadily, with major groundwork now underway at the Choiseul Bay. Reports from Taro confirmed that the project is taking shape, marking an important milestone in the province’s ambitious plan to establish a modern township that will provide improved facilities, services, and infrastructure for its people.…
The Government has spent $4.2 million over the past six months to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in removing illegal miners from the Gold Ridge mining lease area in Central Guadalcanal. Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, revealed this when he tabled a statement in Parliament on Thursday on…
A 42-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife with a bush knife at their family home in Titinge area, Guadalcanal in May, is now facing attempted murder. This was after prosecution made an application Friday to make amendments to the initial charge of acts intend to cause grievous harm charge based on the evidence on…
A man has denied setting fire to his father in-law’s house in the Betikama area, of Central Guadalcanal in an incident that occurred in May 2025. Benjamin Maefa pleaded not guilty to one count of arson when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa on Friday. Prosecution alleged Maefae was under the influence…
HONIARA: Woodford International School on Friday 15th August 2025 conducted a successful internal speech contest, setting the stage for their upcoming inaugural speech contest scheduled for the second week of November. School Principal Alex Haro highlighted the importance of the event as preparation for the larger contest. “We are in the process of selecting our…
THE celebration of International Youth Day in Auki last week was a powerful call to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and take charge of the future. Speaking during the event, Malaita Provincial Youth Council President, Philip Subu, who was also the guest of honour urged young people to take ownership of their future…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has adjourned Parliament until Monday, 13 October 2025 to allow the Bills and Legislative Committee (BLC) time to scrutinise two key pieces of legislation — the Public Service Bill and the Mineral Resources Bill. PM Manele told Parliament on Thursday that the Government hopes the BLC reports on the two…
The Solomon Island Victoria Association (SIVA) in Australia handed over $10,000 Solomon Dollars to the Malaita Christian Care Centre, represented by Sister Doreen and Sister Anna over the weekend. Nancy Fugui representing the association handed over the funds to on Saturday, 16 August 2025. The funds were raised through raffle ticket sales and generous donations…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has reminded all recipients of the Cocoa & Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF) under Expression of Interest (EOI) call one that the first monthly soft loan repayment is now due. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s CCRF explained, under the terms of the signed grant agreements, recipients are…