A Papua New Guinea–based company has expressed interest in investing in the Geothermal Terminal Project at Paraso Volcano in Vella Lavella, Western Province. The proposed project aims to explore the geothermal potential of the area and is viewed as a significant opportunity to advance renewable energy development in the region. Representatives from the PNG company…
Major rehabilitation and reconstruction works on roads throughout Honiara will continue under three ongoing programs: the Land and Maritime Connectivity Program (LMCP), Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project Phase 2 (CAUSE 2), and the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Phase 2 (SIRAP II). Minister of Infrastructure Development, Ricky Fuo’o, confirmed this during debate on the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 in Parliament…
St. Peter Kindergarten of Gizo Catholic Don Bosco in Western Province hosted its Pre-Primary Year 3 (PPY3) Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, 2nd December marking a joyful milestone for the young learners as they prepare to enter primary school. The event also signified the closing of the St. Peter Don Bosco Kindergarten School. Early Childhood Education…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, commends recipients of Japan’s Royal Decorations and celebrates the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Japan. Prime Minister Manele delivered the statement on Friday evening as guest of Honour at a ceremony hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Keiichi Higuchi to confer distinguished decorations bestowed by His Majesty Emperor Naruhito…
Minister of Education Hon. Tozen Leokana outlined the basis of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Budget 2026, key achievements, and priorities for 2026. He highlighted this in his contribution to the second reading of the Appropriation Bill 2026 on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, at the National Parliament. Of the total appropriation…
Brisbane, Australia – About 15 representatives from small island nations, including Solomon Islands, now have access to practical climate technology tools, capacity-building opportunities, and collaborative platforms as the first-ever Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Forum for NDE convenes in Brisbane, Australia, from 1–5 December 2025. The event brings together National Designated Entities (NDEs) and key climate technology contacts…
ACTING Leader of Opposition Hon John Dean Kuku says the 2026 Budget is far from addressing the hardships ordinary Solomon Islanders are facing on a daily basis. Addressing Parliament during his Budget speech, Hon Kuku said the government is preaching the 2026 Budget as a disciplined, forward-looking, transformative instrument that will carry us toward our 50th…
The Government will consider the long-awaited report into sufferance wharves, amidst growing concern over security and the movement of illicit drugs through the nation’s ports. Jimson Tanangada, the Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, said the report had been prepared by a taskforce led by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury together with the Prime Minister’s…
Construction of the new Rescue Fire Services Station at Honiara International Airport is advancing steadily reaching 70 percent of physical completion. This marks a major milestone in the Solomon Islands’ efforts to strengthen aviation safety and emergency response capabilities. Funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), the work is being implemented…
A total of 34 new HIV cases have been recorded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) bringing the cumulative total to 79. Of these 34 new cases 25 are males and 9 are females. This was announced by the Health Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai on Monday at the WORLD AIDS day celebration. In his remarks at…