A major milestone for Bava Island in South Vella Western Province is set for next week with the official groundbreaking of the Bavaqole Rural Training Centre (RTC), a project aimed at strengthening rural education and community development. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February on Bava Island. It marks the start of a significant…
Dick Douglas, representing the 16 tribes that form the Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council (GRCLC), has apologised to Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) following the burning of 30 machines on the night of January 20, 2026. Douglas, a pastor of the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC), made the apology during a Chinese New Year luncheon at…
Construction works under the Choiseul Bay Township Project (CBTP) is progressing steadily, with significant developments now underway at Lot 9 along the Tarekukure road network. A statement from Solomon Island Ministry of Rural Development stated that works at Lot 9 include road alignments, installation of culverts, drainage systems, and the construction of bridge structures. “Once…
Government through the Ministry of Forestry and Research (SIG) and Wildlife Works Carbon (WWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to protect forests, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen community livelihoods across the Solomon Islands. The signing was conducted at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel in Honiara between Richard Roamae, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…
The Deputy Prime Minister [DPM] and Minister for Defence of Australia, Richard Marles, arrives in Honiara today – Wednesday 18th February to meet with the Solomon Islands Government. This is his first visit to Honiara for 2026. His last visit was around this time last year. Whie in Honiara Deputy Prime Minister Marles will meet…
The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) meeting will convene its first sitting for 2026 next month. The sitting will run from March 16 to 20 at the Fair Trade Conference Room in Gizo. This was confirmed by WPA Speaker, Hon. Ramuraka Talasasa, who said the five-day assembly will primarily focus on deliberations surrounding the 2026 and…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Monday received the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Masato Kanda, during a courtesy visit to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Prime Minister Manele warmly welcomed President Kanda and his delegation, congratulating ADB on establishing its Resident Mission in Honiara. He described the upgraded…
Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend Sir David Tiva Kapu, received Letters of Credence from the representatives of the Kingdom of Sweden and Malaysia to Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden, Her Excellency Marina Berg and High Commissioner of Malaysia, His Excellency Hamizan Hashim presented their credentials in separate ceremonies at Government…
Peoples First Party unhappy with sacking of two ministers The Solomon Islands Peoples First Party (SIPFP) is reportedly unhappy following the removal of two of its members from ministerial positions in the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). Member of Parliament (MP) for Rennell and Bellona, John Tuhaika Jnr, and MP for Malaita Outer…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has formally opened its Resident Mission in Honiara for the first time after more than 50 years of working together. The Minister of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, together with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda officially signed the Host Country Agreement during a…