No Solomon Islands Government (SIG)-sponsored students are currently studying at the University of Goroka (UOG) in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). This was confirmed by Solomon Islands High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency William Soaki, following violent clashes between students and villagers near the university’s back gate at Ato Market on…
The Solomon Islands has joined Pacific Island nations in calling for a complete transformation in the way climate finance is delivered, during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) now underway in Belém, Brazil. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Hon. Polycarp Paea,…
Solomon Islands joined other Commonwealth nations in commemorating Remembrance Day — also known as Poppy Day — at the Cenotaph Memorial Garden in Honiara on Tuesday. The solemn occasion is observed annually across Britain and Commonwealth countries to honour the men and women who served, suffered, and ultimately sacrificed in times of war and conflict.…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency and Minister of Police, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has made an emotional plea for unity, dignity, and true economic ownership during the historic handover of the 20 per cent shareholding in KFPL to Kolombangara landowners. In his powerful address on Monday at Ringi during the event, Hon. Tanangada said the occasion marked…
Kolombangara landowners in Western Province have achieved a historic milestone after securing a 20 percent shareholding in one of the country’s major forestry companies, Kolombangara Forest Products Limited (KFPL). The announcement was made on Tuesday by Hon. Jimson Fiau Tanangada, Member of Parliament for Gizo-Kolombangara and Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MNPCS)…
The Panamex Group, through its local distributor George Wu Company, has made a generous donation to the Pink October Cancer Foundation on Tuesday 11th November2025, supporting the ongoing efforts of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in raising awareness and providing care for cancer patients. The donation, consisting of 74 bales of mixed items including Soft Baby…
Dr Howard Marau brings deep clinical experience to his leadership. He completed his MBBS in Fiji in 2008, worked in Gizo from 2013 to 2015, and returned to Fiji to specialise in anaesthesia in 2018. Since 2016 he has served within the Solomon Islands health system, and in March 2025 he stepped into the role…
Western Province Premier Billy Veo has described the opening of the new Noro Police Station as a historic milestone for the township and the province. He described the new set up as a major step in strengthening law and order to support economic growth and community safety. Speaking during the official handover ceremony on Monday in…
The Solomon Islands participated in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held in New Delhi, India, from 27 to 30 October 2025. The Solomon Islands delegation was led by the Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manuari, and included senior officials from the Ministry’s Energy Division and…
HONIARA, – The Experts Focus Group (EFG) on the Federal Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) Study convened at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Conference Room to validate the study’s key components. Chaired by Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr Melchior Mataki, the meeting brought together key experts from various government agencies. The EFG reviewed and endorsed…