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). …
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…
Western Provincial Premier Billy Veo has expressed disappointment at certain Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) whom he accused of behaving like “keyboard warriors” on social media, attacking the very government they represent. Speaking during the debate on the Motion of Sine Die on Wednesday at the Fair Trade Conference room, Premier Veo described it…
The Solomon Islands Government plans to reactivate the deployment of police officers to serve as United Nations peacekeepers abroad. This initiative mirrors earlier deployments, when the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) sent five male officers to Darfur, western Sudan in North Africa in 2016, followed by four male officers in 2017, and two female…
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…
TAX-PAYERS through the Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal Constituency (NWGC) Francis Sade, has supported Marara Area Health Centre (AHC) with a new Toyota Hilux vehicle. MP Sade who is also the Minister for Public Service handed over the Hilux to the clinic Monday this week. This support directly addresses the critical transport challenges that have…
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,…
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…
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…