SOLOMON Islands has been ranked third in the world for workforce participation in 2025, according to newly released international statistics. According to the latest report from the World Population Review Workforce Participation by Country 2025, the country recorded an 84.37 percent overall participation rate, placing it just behind Qatar (87.26 percent) and Madagascar (85.09 percent).…
A government delegation visited and identified the proposed site for the Bina Harbour Project’s domestic jetty recently marking a significant milestone in preparations for this development. Led by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), the team included official from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and a senior official from the Prime Minister’s…
A national workshop to review and update the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) and Priority Pipeline was successfully held on Wednesday August 13 2025. Government through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) facilitated the workshop. The gathering was attended by senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development partners, and NGOs, aimed…
There are claims more than 40 male students in one of the secondary schools in Choiseul province have injected their private part with the baby oil and other foreign substance. And most of them are now in a state of distress for fear of losing their private part after they started to experience complication. The…
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Fredrick Kologeto on behalf of the government has acknowledged the significant contributions to Solomon Islands’ social, cultural, and economic development over the past four decades. He was a guest of honour on Friday joining the people of Malaita Province in Honiara to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of its Second Appointed Day.…
In a significant step toward addressing Gizo’s persistent water crisis, the SMEC company, contracted by Solomon Water, is set to begin drilling at a water source in West Gizo this month. This was confirmed by Western Province Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena. The drilling will take place at around the “Mile 6” area, West of Gizo…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has welcomed ongoing consultations for the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s (SIBC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting the public broadcaster in keeping Solomon Islanders informed and connected. During a courtesy visit over the weekend, SIBC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Johnson Honimae, accompanied by delegates from Pacific Cooperation…
Teejay Holdings, an ICT firm based at Suite 144, Town Ground Plaza, in Honiara has become the first company to respond to calls for prize sponsorship for the King George VI School Chapel fundraising raffle. The company donated a laptop computer to be offered as one of the raffle prizes — even before the official…
Nineteen (19) schools across Honiara have received new computer laboratories funded by Australia and New Zealand, helping to bridge the digital divide and ensuring that students and teachers have improved access to technologies for learning. These computer laboratories reflect Australia and New Zealand’s commitment to providing Solomon Islands students and teachers with digital skills and the…
The passage of the National Building Standard Act 2025 on Thursday 15 August 2025 has been welcomed by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), describing it as a landmark achievement in strengthening and regulating the country’s building and construction sector. SICCI acknowledges the Solomon Islands Government, Members of Parliament (MP) and the Ministry…