The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) is undertaking several key infrastructure projects alongside the major reconstruction of Honiara Port’s Berth One, aimed at improving port services and operational efficiency. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Berth One reconstruction on Friday, SIPA Chairman Moses Virivolomo said the additional projects are designed to enhance the authority’s…
Chief Bartholomew Kokolopu of Uila tribe in the Malaita Outer Island has responded to Hugo Viauli’s recent article published in the Solomon Star newspaper this week saying that Chiefs have dismissed claim. In a response statement, Chief Kokolopu said, in fact the claim is true, as it contains information that is misleading to the people…
A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia’s Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared priorities in energy, resources, and agriculture. The delegation was led by Ms Meryl Swanson MP,…
PRIME Minister (MP) Jeremiah Manele says the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey must open new subdivisions and adopt a deliberate national strategy to address the growing challenges of urbanisation, with support from both national and provincial stakeholders. The Prime Minister made the remarks in Parliament on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion,…
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), participated in a high-level global meeting on Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation. The three-day meeting concluded in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday 4 December 2025. MNPDC’s Director of Development Cooperation Division, Mr Samuel Wara, represented Solomon Islands at the meeting. The meeting…
SOLOMON Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led solutions to shared challenges. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, who is the current PIF Chair, told Parliament on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion that the role underscores Solomon Islands’…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the Government remains committed to progressing discussions on the proposed federal system of government. Speaking while winding up the sine die motion in Parliament on Wednesday, PM Manele said the process will be carried out in a careful, responsible and evidence-based manner, recognising both the historical aspirations of the people…
Twelve [12] nurses from the Naha Clinic in East Honiara have completed specialised emergency care training, gearing up for the opening of the new Australia-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year. The training is part of intensive planning and preparations led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, in partnership with Honiara…
SOLOMON Islands will appear before the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) in February 2026 in relation to its second extended continental shelf claim with Fiji, known as the Melanesian Border Plateau. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion in Parliament. PM…
Discussion to progress the implementation of the new flagship Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Academy was held on Thursday 18th December in Honiara. Senior officials from the Solomon Islands and Australian Governments came together for the talks. The Police Academy will provide modern facilities and advanced training programs to prepare the RSIFP’s growing…