Community consultation a success

The community of Orete in Southeast Vella la Vella Island, Western Province has successfully hosted a community consultation to form a community governance structure. The event was held on Wednesday 8th October 2025.  The meeting was made possible through an invitation sent by the community to a local NGO known as “Indigenous People for Sustainable Biodiversity Solomon Islands” (IPFSBSI). …

WP leaders’ summit defered 

The proposed Western Leaders’ Summit has been deferred to the 2026/2027 Financial Year (FY) to ensure adequate resources are allocated for its successful hosting. The Western Provincial Government Premier Hon. Billy Veo made the announcement during the fourth day sitting of the Western Provincial Assembly in Gizo. He explained the decision was made despite earlier thoughts of hosting it to coincide…

IAC endorses two new Marine Spatial Planning Micro-Qualifications

The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) met at the Heritage Park Hotel this week to formally validate and endorse two new Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Micro-Qualifications (MQs). The meeting marked the committee’s fourth and final session since it began its work in February 2025. Welcoming stakeholders, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Team Leader for Ocean Management…

Workshop on international health regulations, public health law

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday successfully held a workshop on International Health Regulations (IHR) and Public Health Law in Solomon Islands, which aimed to modernize legal frameworks that protect the health and security of Solomon Islanders.  Attending the workshop are Ms. Pauline McNeil,…

Strengthening PPP to drive agricultural expansion

Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is realizing the opportunity to advancing the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as a key strategy for transforming the agriculture and livestock sector in the Solomon Islands. In recent collaborations, MAL has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Liberty Holdings Limited, Sullivans (Solomon Islands), and the Young…

Fire destroys buildings in Ranadi

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…

Two new hilux for HCC

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…