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…
The Australia-funded classroom project at Laugwata Secondary School in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, is now 99.9 per cent complete and is expected to be fully finished by next week. The remaining work includes construction of a ramp, painting, and general clean-up around the building. The project commenced in early March last year and, despite several…
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…
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…
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…