Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Monday 2 March met Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, in Honiara. This was to confirm Solomon Islands’ support for Zimbabwe’s 2027–2028 United Nations Security Council bid. The bilateral meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet marked a significant step in…
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) during a bilateral meeting held on the margins of the Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, was accompanied by Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, in meeting with MCC…
The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded Tuesday 24 February 2026 in Honolulu (Wednesday 25 February Solomon Islands time), advancing Pacific-United States investment and security cooperation. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele attended the two-day Summit at the East-West Center in his dual capacity as Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the…
Kuava community in Ward 9, South Vella, Western Province has officially launched a new Crime Prevention Committee (CPC) in response to growing security concerns following two separate murder cases in the village over the past two years. Chairman of the Olepetu Kuava CPC, Nelson Likelalu, said the initiative was formed out of urgent necessity, as…
Construction of the Musukui Clinic in Ward 7 of North Malaita Constituency is progressing steadily, driven by strong community support and active local participation. The much-needed health facility is a key development priority for Ward 7 and is expected to improve access to basic healthcare services for thousands of people in the area. Member of…
The hearing of evidence in the case of an 18-year-old man accused of causing a fatal accident at GPPOL 1, Guadalcanal, last August will commence on Monday 2nd March in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Brian Chako, has previously pleaded not guilty to one count of Causing Death by Reckless and Dangerous Driving and…
Students and teachers at Aoani School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, are facing a serious water shortage after two school water tanks stopped functioning, leaving the community without reliable access to drinking water during the hot season. The shortage affects classes from kindergarten to Grade Four, with students coming from nearby communities including Kwabu, Sinamauri,…
The Malaita Provincial Government has unveiled plans for a major road project aimed at opening up the island’s highlands for agricultural development. Provincial Secretary Erick George disclosed the proposal during a press tour at the Premier’s Office in Auki fortnight ago, organised by the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands. The proposed highway would run from…
The Small Malaita Constituency Office (SMCO) successfully held its first Constituency Development Committee (CDC) meeting for 2026 from 15 to 16 February at Afio Station. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae said that the meeting was held purposefully to discuss the constituency’s key development priorities for the 2026 fiscal year. Mr. Honimae stated that a…
Five villages in Malaita Province have taken a historic step toward environmental protection with the official launch of their Community Forest Restoration Bylaws. This was done under the ‘Addressm Klaemet Change for Strongim Komiuniti long Hapi Isles’ (ASK–SI Regreening) Project, implemented by World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI). The bylaws were formally launched between 12–19 February…