News – National

Choiseul residents benefit from Australia’s support

Residents in Choiseul are celebrating the completion and progress of several community infrastructure projects across the Province, funded under the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. From sanitation and water access to education and solar power, each initiative responds directly to priorities identified by local communities. These projects reflect Australia’s commitment to supporting locally led development and delivering real…

Fine for drunk-driving in Auki

Two suspects who have been arrested by Auki police recently were fined $200.00 each with a default of 20 days imprisonment in Auki Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Max Haniel delivered the decision on 25 July 2025 after the duo was arrested and charged by Auki police for consuming alcohol in a moving vehicle. The prosecutor presented the case…

Site visit to prepare for Naha health centre’s opening

A site visit to the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has been undertaken to view progress and discuss planning for the commencement of services at the much-anticipated facility. Health officials and health workers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Council (HCC) and National Referral Hospital (NRH) undertook the visit. The tour is the first…

TSUNAMI ALERT ADVISORY

YELLOW ALERT – A Tsunami Watch is enforced for CHOISEUL, WESTERN and ISABEL PROVINCES. These provinces expect dangerous rips and currents for the remaining provinces. Solomon Islands Meteorology Office has issued its second ‘Tsunami Watch’ alert at 5pm, Wednesday. Other provinces including Honiara have been advised to be prepared. Solomon Islands is expected to experience unusual…

New PS for Ministry of National Planning

The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination has a new Permanent Secretary (PS). He is Brian Lenga who was sworn in on Tuesday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Government House, officiated by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu. With over 19 years of experience in international development program management, design, implementation, and…

NPSI staff in Vanuatu for civic outreach program

Two officers from the Public Engagement and Communications Department of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands (NPSI) are currently in Tanna Island, Republic of Vanuatu, participating in the Vanuatu Parliament’s Civic Outreach Program. This engagement forms part of an ongoing inter-parliamentary partnership aimed at promoting the exchange of best practices and experiences in civic education…

PM meets SI community in Auckland

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has met with Solomon Islanders living in and around Auckland as part of his official visit to New Zealand. The event, hosted by the Solomon Islands Auckland Wantoks Association at Mt. Eden War Memorial Hall, brought together around 150 Solomon Islanders, including students and workers under the Recognized Seasonal Employer…

UK-supported BLUE PACIFIC project

A four-day Mentoring Programme aimed at strengthening the skills and operational effectiveness of National Centre Bureau (NCB) officials concluded successfully in Honiara this month. Held from 8-11 July, and supported by the UK, Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Police, the program provided in-depth coaching from a team of subject matter experts from National Centre…

IFAD stands with SI since 1981

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has supported the implementation of 18 projects in Solomon Islands with a total cost US$ 117.1 m, (IFAD US$ 28.4m). The collaboration with the Solomon Islands Government and other development partners started since 1981. FD Country Director and representative for Pacific Island Countries, Candra Samekto confirmed this during the launch of…

DRUG THEFT

FIVE cartons of Coartem and a carton of Amoxicillin, intended for Malu’u rural health centre and Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province are missing without a trace. The consignments have been reportedly stolen from the Kilu’ufi Hospital storeroom fortnight ago in what is believed to be an inside job. The incident has shocked medical staff, many of whom are struggling to believe…