The Kava Industry Working Group (KIWG) Chairman Max Lazarus says strengthening domestic supply chains to seize lucrative international market opportunities, is a must for Solomon Islands. The Kava Industry Working Group met in Honiara on Wednesday. The meeting highlighted a number of issues across the kava value chain—producers, processors, and exporters. Discussions focused on critical…
Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale, has thrown his full support behind the establishment of Temporary Special Measures (TSM) to increase women’s representation in provincial governments. Wale made his position clear during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political Participation Forum held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday. The forum was held under…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has been urged to take early and decisive action to advance plans for the proposed Second National City along the Baeroko–Noro–Munda Corridor, as outlined in the province’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. The strategic plan identifies the corridor as the future site of a Second National City, a vision aimed at promoting…
Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cathy Nori, has called on women to support female candidates in Parliament, saying women’s votes are often influenced by their partners during elections. Minister Nori made the remarks following research findings showing that some women are discouraged by their partners from voting for women candidates. Mrs Nori, who…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is urging communities across the country to remain informed about the Nipah virus, which has infected two people in India. The MHMS is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory readiness, and rapid response systems through the Public Health Emergency and…
Any victim of the alleged police misconduct at Gold Ridge in Central Guadalcanal has been urged to come forward with evidence and report it to the Professional Standards Internal Investigation Department (PSII). Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mathias Lenialu issued the call after allegations were leveled against police for heavy-handedness that triggered the…
Two officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Response Department, are among 22 police personnel from across the Pacific participating in the third cohort of the Pacific Police Support Group (PPSG) at the Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane, Australia. They officers are Police Constables Patterson Podoloka and Faux Kalae. PPSG 01/2026 brings together officers…
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports officially has commenced. This marked another significant milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This activity is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new towers will enhance aviation safety, operational efficiency, and air traffic management at two…
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) office, under the leadership of Honourable Dr. Paul Bosawai, MP, reaffirmed its dedication to education development, emphasizing that this remains one of the top priorities for the constituency. Hon. Dr. Bosawai made this statement during the official handover of much-needed hardware and building materials for 15 schools in the constituency…
Road rehabilitation works along the West Honiara/Tandai Highway, involving an upgrade from a 2-lane to 4-lane road, are now nearing completion, with most sections successfully finished and already delivering benefits to road users. The final major areas of work are the Rove & Bishop Dale roundabouts (and their approaches), where construction activities are ongoing to…