Malaita’s big day commemorated in Honiara

Malaitans based in Honiara gathered at DC Park, Malango Ward on Friday to commemorate the 42nd Appointed Day Anniversary. The three-day event commenced on Thursday and concluded on Saturday based on the theme; “Guided by Faith, Rooted in Culture, United for Change,” featured traditional dances, food displays, and cultural exhibitions. The highlight of the event…

Strengthening cocoa farming skills in Guadalcanal

The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project has successfully completed its third Capacity Building Training of Trainers (TOT) for Cocoa. The training was held in Mataruka, Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal, from 15th to 24th July 2025. The training brought together 34 participants from across Guadalcanal Province, including Young Professionals (YPs), Community Resource Persons…

Australia Awards recipient transforms education in SI

Australia Awards alumnus Fox Mark is helping to shape the next generation of teachers in Solomon Islands by applying skills, gained through the Australia Awards Solomon Islands short course. Since completing the Transformational Leadership short course, Mr. Mark has introduced student-centred teaching approaches at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), focusing on empathy, flexibility, and…

China gifts Malaita with vehicles

Jiangsu Province from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated two brand new Hilux to the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) on Friday. The gift marked a significant milestone under the Jiangsu-Malaita relations. The handing over ceremony of the vehicles was attended by the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua, and other provincial leaders.…

Pelican 1&2 undergo maintenance

Pelican Shipping Ltd has announced that both of its vessels, Pelican 1 and Pelican 2 are temporarily out of service because of the need to undergo scheduled maintenance. In a notice issued to the traveling public and intending passengers, the company said, the move is part of its ongoing commitment to ensure vessels remain safe,…

Govt told to deal with cash flow issue

Government hs been urged to seriously address the cash flow problem in the country. Speaking during the motion of special adjournment moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament on Thursday Opposition Leader Matthew Wale questioned why the country is always facing a cash flow problem. Hon Wale said the national government must seriously address this…

Wale hails MID minister

The Minister for Infrastructure & Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o has been acknowledged by the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale following the successful passage of the National Building Standards Bill 2025. Hon Wale particularly praised Minister Fuo’o for his hard work and for acknowledging the recommendations on the Bill from the Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC)…

SINU organises two days Flea Market

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is hosting its third Flea Market at the Kukum campus field.  The event commenced on Thursday and will end on Friday starting from 10am to 6pm each day. The aim is to provide local entrepreneurs within the SINU community the opportunity to showcase and sell their products. This initiative…

USD55m additional funding for hydro project

The Solomon Islands Government has secured USD 55.9 million in additional financing from development partners since June to advance the Tina River Hydropower Development Project on Central Guadalcanal. The funding package includes: Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, told Parliament that negotiations are continuing with the Global Climate Fund (GCF) and Economic…