News – National

IOM, MEHRD host workshop to support integration of climate change, human Mobility into education curriculum 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Solomon Islands hosted a Regional Experience-Sharing Workshop from 9 – 10 December on integrating climate change and human mobility into the national education curriculum of Solomon Islands.  The two-day workshop convened over 30 national and provincial government officials, education stakeholders, schools, domestic partners, and education experts from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Republic of Korea. …

Premier Asilaua defends leadership, urges unity

MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has dismissed what he described as recent misconceptions surrounding his leadership, reaffirming his commitment to lawful governance, transparency, and financial accountability during a Provincial Assembly meeting in Auki. Addressing the Assembly, Premier Asilaua said all actions taken under his leadership were within the mandate entrusted to him and in full compliance…

14 schools benefit from $2.5m worth of furniture

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have delivered essential school furniture 14 schools nation-wide. This is to enhance learning environment in various provinces.  The support was made possible through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) where the 14 schools have received 1,558 pieces of furniture, including desks, chairs, bunk…

Ambassador Waetara chairs PIF group Permanent Representatives meeting 

The Permanent Representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to the United Nations held a meeting with the three United Nations Resident Coordinators (RCs) for the Pacific on 2 December 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America. The meeting brought together the three UN Resident Coordinators responsible for the…

 H.E Waetara addresses UNGA high-level meeting on human trafficking

Solomon Islands Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency (H.E) Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara, delivered a statement on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. She spoke on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum members during the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly which was held on 24 November…

Minister Agovaka opens 120th OACPS Council 

Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, on 12 December, officially opened the 120th Session of the OACPS Council of Ministers in Brussels, in his capacity as President-in-Office of the OACPS Council. Addressing Ministers and delegates from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, Minister Agovaka expressed appreciation to OACPS Secretary-General H.E.…

120th session of OACPS comes to an end 

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has closed the 120th Session of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers with a strong call for Member States to translate reform commitments into measurable action and restore the Organisation’s credibility through delivery. “The renewal of the…

Former teacher’s $1.3m larceny case, Dec 22

The case of former teacher Cecilia Tome, found guilty of larceny involving $1.3 million of government funds, has been adjourned to December 22 for the defense to file its sentencing submissions.  The court has set the sentencing date for 5 January 2026. The prosecution had already filed its sentencing submissions on the previous court date. The…

Pangobiru CHS faces poor water supply for 6 years

For the past six years Pangobiru Community High School (CHS) in Northwest Choiseul has been battling an ongoing water crisis, a situation that continues to disrupt classes and affect the wellbeing of students and teachers. School principal Mr Romuel Poqeava said the water crisis has affected the school since 2017, force classes to begin late,…

ITS NOT FRAUD

Commissioner of Lands, Allan McNeil, has dismissed allegations of fraud surrounding the government lease over the Kongulai water treatment plant land, saying the issue was a mistake rather than any deliberate wrongdoing. Mr McNeil made the clarification last Thursday following claims in the media questioning the variation of the government lease made in 2023, particularly…