Construction of the new Rescue Fire Services Station at Honiara International Airport is advancing steadily reaching 70 percent of physical completion. This marks a major milestone in the Solomon Islands’ efforts to strengthen aviation safety and emergency response capabilities. Funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), the work is being implemented…
A total of 34 new HIV cases have been recorded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) bringing the cumulative total to 79. Of these 34 new cases 25 are males and 9 are females. This was announced by the Health Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai on Monday at the WORLD AIDS day celebration. In his remarks at…
When Stephen Didivera left his home in Guadalcanal, he never imagined he would one day become the first Solomon Islander to serve as a firefighter with the Kindersley Fire Service in Canada. But today, his journey—from a humble village upbringing to the front lines of emergency response in a foreign country—stands as a remarkable testament…
Tenatui and Kapinaovu in northeast Guadalcanal launched their community bylaw on 27 November 2025. The launching of the community bylaw came about after months of consultation with Homes of Peace and Empowerment (HOPE) Trust in collaboration with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and other stakeholders. The RSIPF Officer, Senior Police Constable (PC) Joel…
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, delivered a major diplomatic win for climate-vulnerable nations, including the Solomon Islands, with the formal operationalisation of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). The launch marks the first time real financing has been made available to help countries recover from the irreversible impacts…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Armoury Logistics Team (ARMLOT) has received a major upgrade through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), with additional support from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The improvements make the armoury safer, more organised, and better equipped to support police operations. The upgraded facility now includes better…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) have arrested five suspects for larceny of $1.8 million at Churivunga village in Central Guadalcanal. Operation Commander at GRML, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mr. Mathias Lenialu said the huge amount of money and about 11 grams of gold were removed…
Fishing village located opposite the Western Provincial capital of Gizo is battling the power of nature as its shorelines continue to submerge as a result of rising tide. Families who have lived along this coastline for generations are confronting a harsh reality: rising seas are swallowing their land, forcing them to leave their only home…
North West Guadalcanal Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Albert Fono has publicly responded to rising criticism over constituency operations, calling for unity while outlining the challenges faced by the office in its first year of full operation. Fono said the constituency office, opened in October 2024, has endured “a tough and challenging” first year, with daily…
The Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP), funded by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), has contributed and invested more than $80 million in grants for communities across the country since its inception in late 2023. Implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), the program focuses on priority areas such as social and economic infrastructure…