The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Tuesday handed over a new Yamaha 60 horse powered (HP) Outboard Motor (OBM) engine and Yamaha Ray Boat to Atoifi Adventist Hospital in East Kwaio, Malaita Province. Dr Greogry Jilini, Deputy Secretary Health Care and Mr. Layten Jacob, Deputy Secretary Corporate Services handed over the Yamaha…
The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO) Council opened its three days triennial meeting in Honiara on Monday the 01st of September 2025. The event is bringing together representatives from National Liaison Units (NLUs) across the Pacific to chart a course for the future of civil society in the region, focusing on building solidarity among its…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi is on a five day official visit to Makira-Ulawa Province (MUP) this week. The delegation traveled to Kira Kira on Tuesday morning. Upon their arrival they received a warm welcome in Kirakira as to commence his official five-day visit. Minister Wasi who is also the Member of Parliament (MP)…
A young man from Choiseul has died after an all-night on drinking spree involving kwaso (homebrew) allegedly mixed with a chemical substance. The incident occurred at Siruka village, near the Suri Mining Camp in North East Choiseul Province. The incident happened around 7am on Monday 1st September, when the man reportedly collapsed after hours of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Gizo returned home to Honiara on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 following her five yearly deep level maintenance period in Australia. Her return will provide a significant boost to Solomon Islands’ maritime security capability ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week. The planned maintenance period…
As Honiara prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week the Honiara City Council (HCC) administration is appealing to all residents and visitors to join a united effort to keep our city clean, safe, and welcoming. Speaking during the weekend Talkback Show, Mr. Wilson Eta, Director of HCC’s Waste Management and Control…
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change. Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia recently undertook a visit to Honiara to discuss with local scientists improving critical alert and early warning systems for earthquakes,…
Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton joined Solomon Islands Government ministers, students, staff, and community leaders at Malaita Provincial Technical Institute to celebrate the awarding of 78 Australia Skills Awards scholarships and reaffirm Australia’s commitment to creating local jobs through skills development in Solomon Islands. On his recent visit to Fiu, Central Kwara’ae, High…
The National Transport Fund (NTF) remains committed to empowering local civil construction companies, driving sustainable development across the Solomon Islands. Last week’s contract signing ceremony at Malaita Provincial Chambers in Auki exemplifies this commitment and reflects the strengthened partnership between the Australian Government and Solomon Islands. Central to this effort is the prioritization of local…
A new fishing initiative is set to boost rural livelihoods in Vella La Vella, Western Province, with the support from an Asian investor. Thanks to the Gizo local businessman and Bolopoe tribe chief of Vella, Jacob Kwan who is spearheading the project, known as the Live Fish Project. The project aims to provide economic opportunities for villagers…