The body of the late statesman and former Prime Minister, Hon. Snyder Rini left Honiara for his home village of Telina, Marovo, Western Province this morning, Tuesday 12th August 2025. His casket was transported onboard the MV Auki Express which departed around 8:45am bound for Marovo. Nearly 200 members of the immediate family, relatives, friends…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that preparations are well underway for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara next month. During his press conference on Friday 8 August he also announced the official logo and theme for the meeting. The theme, “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent”, celebrates 54…
The Japan funded Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) wants to see an increase of Solomon Islands female applications to study in Japan Universities. This was one of the goals set for the next batch in their 3rd meeting last week by the JDS Operating Committee to determine the recruitment and selection methods for the second batch.…
Late Snyder Rini, 76, has been described as a great man, a statesman and a son of Solomon Islands who contributed so much to the development of this nation. Former Prime Minister and current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Rick Hou uttered this at the state funeral of the former Prime Minister and Member of…
SEVEN tribes that jointly own the historic Laulasi Island in Langalanga, Malaita Province, have pledged their full support to revive tourism in that region. This significant show of unity was marked by a milestone peace and reconciliation ceremony held on Wednesday on the island. The event brought together tribal leaders in a renewed commitment to restore Laulasi…
There is a growing demand for kava in the United States (US) and other Pacific Island countries. This was revealed by Kubonitu Holding – a leading kava buyer and exporter in Solomon islands. In a statement to inform local growers, the national government and all the stakeholders who are supporting the kava industry, Kubonitu Holding said; “kava demand now…
Solomon Water officially received the upgraded White River Reservoir site in West Honiara on Monday. This marked the successful completion of fencing and civil works to secure and protect one of Honiara’s water storage facilities. The opening ceremony, held on-site at Upper White River, was attended by representatives from Solomon Water, the Australian High Commission,…
Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) has officially opened its new permanent office complex in Noro, Western Province on Friday. The move was described as a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to decentralization and bringing essential services closer to the people. Harry Kuma, Minister of Finance and Treasury led a delegation from Honiara to witness…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) today, Monday 11th August appeals to the Government to address the alarming unemployment crisis revealed by the ILO Labor Report and the Solomon Islands Government’s 2020 Population Census (2019 data). The findings expose an economy failing to create sufficient jobs, with youth bearing the heaviest burden. Critical…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in partnership with the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership, has taken a historic step to strengthen national resilience and regional leadership by officially launching the Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies. This program is the first of its kind to be offered in the Southwest Pacific. Designed to equip Solomon Islanders with advanced skills…