A new book about Isabel Island was recently published by the British Museum. Called ‘Santa Isabel: A Pictorial History from Solomon Islands,’ it features many pictures which help tell the story of the Isabel Island and provides fascinating new insights into the history of a Pacific island. The book was written by Ben Burt and Geoffrey…
Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), recently attended the 4th Singapore-Pacific Islands Transport Ministers Forum 2025 for three days, from 13th to 15th July, at Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The theme for the forum was “Navigational Global Transport in a Changing World: Opportunities and Partnerships.” It gathered transport ministers and…
The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, currently in Niue on official duty, wishes to clarify recent misleading claims made by representatives of SI Group and its affiliates regarding an alleged shrimp farming investment project in Solomon Islands. Minister Tovosia confirmed that while he has met with representatives of SI Group, the…
The Solomon Islands took a significant step forward in modernizing its immigration services with the launch of a two-day national workshop introducing the country’s new Digital Border Management System (BMS). Held from 23rd to 24th July 2025, the workshop was officially opened by the Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, who lauded the initiative…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele marked his first official visit to Rennell and Bellona Province on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025. This was during the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day Anniversary at Tigoa. During the celebration he pledged strong support for reform, justice, and development to the province. In his address, the PM acknowledged long-standing challenges faced by the province, especially environmental damage caused…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the people and leaders of Rennell and Bellona Province for the progress they have made, describing the province’s reform journey as a powerful example of resilience, leadership and people-driven development. Speaking during the 32nd Second Appointed Day Anniversary celebration in Tigoa on Tuesday Prime Minister Manele acknowledged the important progress made…
A youth-led environmental movement is gaining momentum in Gizo, Western Provincewith two youth groups from Malakerava and Tophill taking part in an intensive workshop aimed at tackling marine and land pollution through proper waste segregation. The one-day training, held on Tuesday in Gizo with the support from the “Positive Change 4 Marine Life” program, focused on…
CONCERNED parents and community leaders in Gizo, Western Province have sounded the alarm over the unregulated sale and use of a locally made drug known as ‘copen’. They have expressed concern because lives of young children and students are at now risk. Copen or sometimes called ‘scoop’ is a homemade substance reportedly mixed with tobacco substance, colgate and…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 164th in the latest global population data, with an estimated 838,645 people. According to figures supplied by the World Population by Country 2025 Data, the nation’s population is growing at an annual rate of 2.37%, one of the fastest rates in the Pacific region and higher than that of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transparency, stability, and unity as essential pillars for national progress. Speaking at his fortnightly press conference, Friday, the Prime Minister acknowledged the important role the media plays in keeping citizens informed and holding leaders accountable. “I want to begin by acknowledging the vital role each…