SINBIP FOUR SITES ONLINE

News, News - Business

Four additional towers constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd, and Huawei through the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) under the Ministry of Communication and Aviation(MCA) and Solomon Islands Tower Company Ltd(STL) is now operational. The project is supported by the People’s Republic of China.  The successful commissioned of the four additional sites has brought the total number of operational sites to 104. Among the newly activated sites, three are located in Makira Province,…

Wale urges vigilance as Cyclone Maila ravages Choiseul, Western Provinces

News, News - National

Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale is urging residents of Choiseul and Western Provinces to remain vigilant. Hon Wale has called on communities to look out for one another as cyclone Maila causes widespread disruption to homes, infrastructure and livelihoods in Western and Choiseul provinces. Hon Wale emphasized that in times of natural disasters, community solidarity is…

Importance of agriculture, land in Malaita highlighted 

News, News - Business

Malaita Provincial Premier Elijah Asilaua has highlighted the critical role of agriculture and land in the province’s development. He was speaking during the  groundbreaking ceremony for a new office complex for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), as well as a new Malaita Customary Land Recording Office building in Auki last week. Mr Asilaua said the two projects are closely linked.…

National Disaster Management Arrangements Activated 

News, News - National

The Government has activated national disaster management arrangements in response to Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila (Category 3), which continues to affect parts of the country, particularly Western, Choiseul and Isabel Provinces. The National Disaster Management Office confirmed that the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) was activated on Friday 3 April and has been coordinating response…

Choiseul Activates Emergency Response

News, News - National

As Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila badly hit coastal communities causing damages By GEHAZI SEKO  Solomon Star Stringer  The Choiseul Provincial Government (CPG) has activated its emergency response committee as cyclone Maila continues to affect communities across the province. The provincial premier Hon. Harrison Pitakaka confirmed that the province’s emergency operations center is now fully operational and actively receiving reports…

Western PDOC Activated for Emergency Response

News, News - National

This is to respond to emergency cases across Western Province By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (PDOC) has officially declared that the Provincial Emergency Operations  Centre (PEOC) is now activated. This is to respond to emergency cases affecting parts of Western Province following the current natural disaster brought about the severe tropical cyclone Maila which…

Honiara community leaders thanked for maintaining peace

News, News - National

All community leaders and the general public have been acknowledged for maintaining peace during the high court ruling between the new coalition and the government on Saturday 4 April 2026. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a statement said, “your ongoing support and understanding in maintaining peace within Honiara City and the country as a whole must be acknowledged. …