Tovosia denies backing Gold Ridge riot

MINISTER for Fisheries and Marine Resources Bradley Tovosia has denied allegations that he supported rioters at Gold Ridge last month. The denial follows an incident on the night of January 20, 2026, when rioters — including men, youths and women — allegedly burned about 30 machines belonging to Gold Ridge Mining Limited. The Royal Solomon…

SI-AUST TIES HAILED

Solomon Islands and Australia have reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Richard Marles in Honiara. The meeting, underscored renewed momentum in bilateral relations, with both leaders committing to strengthen cooperation across security, infrastructure, labour mobility, climate action and regional…

MP Vave Visits Constituency

Hon. Junior Isikeli Vave, Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands has visited a number of communities in his constituency in the past week to engage with locals and discuss development priorities. The part of the constituency tour included Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID). The visit was aimed to understand the…

Construction work on Choiseul Bay Township progressing steadily

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…

Australia’s DPM visits Honiara

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…

WPA Assembly Sitting Set For March

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…