Honiara – A fire broke out this afternoon, Thursday 9th October behind the Hatanga Hardwood area within the Ranadi industrial zone, East Honiara. The blaze, which started under unclear circumstance, quickly spread throughout the complex before fire emergency services could reach the scene. At least two small buildings and two vehicles were destroyed as a…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has handed over two new brand hilux to Honiara City Council (HCC) to support its operations. The handing over was held on Monday. Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasuteé Siapu received the donation. In his brief remarks, the Mayor expressed his heartfelt gratitude on…
Teejay Holdings on Tuesday October 7th 2025 handed over a cheque donation to the Secretary of the KGVI School Chapel Committee Mr Joe Poraiwai at the company headquarters at Town Ground Plaza. This is the second time the company has given its financial assistance in as many months. The first was a donation of a…
An international consultant in fisheries economics, aquaculture, and community development, Mitsuo Iinuma, has teamed up with students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to conduct hands-on marine resource monitoring at Tiaro Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA). The initiative was carried out in close collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries, community members from Tiaro Bay…
The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) assures the people of Solomon Islands that its members remain united and fully committed to supporting Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele. This is despite recent media reports of instability. Members of the GNUT Caucus have discussed recent issues and emphasized that, even when they have different views on some…
Western Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) has reaffirmed that the Western Province’s pursuit of autonomy and statehood remains a non-negotiable agenda, underscoring the urgent need to establish new “power centres” to strengthen governance and economic growth. Presenting the committee’s report, PPAC Chairman Hon. Oppunity Kulu said the province must now focus on regaining positive economic…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has condemned the endless political instability that has continued to plague the Prime Minister’s (PM) leadership of the GNUT regime. Responding to the PM’s statement that he has the numbers, Hon. Wale said, it is clear that the PM does not have control over the numbers, as he claimed. Rather,…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Health Division has engaged ten Public Health students from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for a one-month attachment commencing late September 2025. This is part of practical training program in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The program provides students with hands-on experience in key areas of public health, including environmental health, food safety, sanitation,…
The Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament (MP) Manasseh Maelanga has distanced his group or the Opposition which alleged they are engaging former combatants in the proposed Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Maelanga appeals to individuals to refrain from making any reference to him or…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has voiced its deep concern over its declining financial autonomy and heavy dependence on conditional grants from the National Government, warning that the situation is undermining service delivery and local development. Speaking during the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) session during the second day of the Assembly Meeting in Gizo, Committee Chair Hon.…