HONIARA – Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jeff Roach, has described the private sector as fundamental to the country’s economic future, emphasising that job creation and economic growth remain top priorities for both government and development partners. Speaking at a Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Business After 5 event on Friday…
HONIARA – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening private sector development, highlighting Australia’s decade-long support as instrumental in advancing business growth and policy reform in the country. Speaking at the Business After 5 event in Honiara, SICCI Chair Namoi Kaluae formally welcomed Australian High Commissioner His Excellency…
Gizo police have arrested a 26-year-old male person for raping a 17-year-old girl at Banana Valley in Gizo, Western Province (WP). It was alleged that on 14 February 2026 at around 7pm in the evening, when the victim finished work, the suspect accompanied her back home and raped her as they were about to reach…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Monday 2 March met Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, in Honiara. This was to confirm Solomon Islands’ support for Zimbabwe’s 2027–2028 United Nations Security Council bid. The bilateral meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet marked a significant step in…
In the heart of West Kwaio in Malaita Province, piggery farming is more than just an agricultural activity — it is a way of life, a cultural foundation, and a pathway to economic survival. For passionate piggery farmer Fitore Winia’auga, pigs represent wealth, security, and tradition. He strongly believes that young newly married couples must…
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) during a bilateral meeting held on the margins of the Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, was accompanied by Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, in meeting with MCC…
The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded Tuesday 24 February 2026 in Honolulu (Wednesday 25 February Solomon Islands time), advancing Pacific-United States investment and security cooperation. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele attended the two-day Summit at the East-West Center in his dual capacity as Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its national development priorities during a bilateral meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the margins of the Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, and Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, last week met with ADB…
Kuava community in Ward 9, South Vella, Western Province has officially launched a new Crime Prevention Committee (CPC) in response to growing security concerns following two separate murder cases in the village over the past two years. Chairman of the Olepetu Kuava CPC, Nelson Likelalu, said the initiative was formed out of urgent necessity, as…
Construction of the Musukui Clinic in Ward 7 of North Malaita Constituency is progressing steadily, driven by strong community support and active local participation. The much-needed health facility is a key development priority for Ward 7 and is expected to improve access to basic healthcare services for thousands of people in the area. Member of…