The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the New Zealand (NZ) Government on Friday 22 August 2025 have officially signed a grant funding arrangement for Phase 4 of the Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries (MSSIF) programme valued at SBD 45million. This marked a new chapter in a partnership that has transformed the nation’s fisheries sector over…
RULING on a committal hearing conducted on the case of seven men accused of murdering another man in May at Borderline, East Honiara, will be delivered on Monday. Hudson Eddie Asuani, Greg Metefaka, Richard Sangula, Junior Danga, Kevin Sibele, Rusileta Jimmy and Daua Redley are all facing one count of Murder. A short form preliminary…
A total of thirty-two observers from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) have successfully completed the Knowing Your Public Service (KYPS) training. The training was recently conducted by the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) at Rock Haven in Honiara. The week-long program was facilitated by IPAM’s Program Manager, Corporate Learning and…
A top official from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) had visited Solomon Islands from 28th July – 31, 2025. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury announced that Mr. Toshiaki Keicho Manager, Public Sector Clients Department, Region 1 visited Honiara followed the formal acceptance of Solomon Islands as a regional member of AIIB, and the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has called for a comprehensive response from the Pacific Island governments, partners, and regional organisations to safeguard water security. He issued the plea at day one of the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo in Honiara which is now…
Water and sanitation are central to Solomon Islands’ development and vital for health, education, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reiterated this on Monday when speaking at the opening of the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum. During his official address, Prime Minister welcomed leaders, innovators, and water professionals…
Pacific countries have been challenged by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele to support young water professionals and accelerate innovation. That’s because the region’s water future depends on strong governance, partnerships, and empowered new leaders. Addressing the Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo in Honiara on Monday, he recognised the energy and ideas of early-career…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP has welcomed ministers, officials, partners and young professionals to Honiara for the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo, saying Solomon Islands is proud to host the region’s leading gathering on water. “On behalf of the Government and People…
The 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25) officially opened in Honiara on Monday. The evening is bringing together water and wastewater professionals, policymakers, researchers, young water professionals, and development partners from across the Pacific and beyond. This year’s event is…
The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province has achieved a key milestone in substantially completing Phase 1 works and a proving flight conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI). The upgrade, delivered under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is set to enhance safety, reliability, and connectivity for…