A land lease agreement has been signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi with the Premier of Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Hon. Stanley Siapu to pave the way for a major agricultural development initiative at Okea, North Guadalcanal Plains. The agreement, covering 5.87 hectares of land, marks a crucial step toward advancing agricultural development under the…
Dr Howard Marau brings deep clinical experience to his leadership. He completed his MBBS in Fiji in 2008, worked in Gizo from 2013 to 2015, and returned to Fiji to specialise in anaesthesia in 2018. Since 2016 he has served within the Solomon Islands health system, and in March 2025 he stepped into the role…
Daltron, a leading provider of IT solutions across the Pacific region, is back in the Solomon Islands after 15 years of absence. Encouraged by the country’s positive economic outlook and a surge in government-funded development projects, the IT firm decided to relaunch its service in Honiara. As part of their relaunch a well-attended Tech Demo event was…
Western Province Premier Billy Veo has described the opening of the new Noro Police Station as a historic milestone for the township and the province. He described the new set up as a major step in strengthening law and order to support economic growth and community safety. Speaking during the official handover ceremony on Monday in…
The Solomon Islands participated in the 8th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held in New Delhi, India, from 27 to 30 October 2025. The Solomon Islands delegation was led by the Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manuari, and included senior officials from the Ministry’s Energy Division and…
HONIARA, – The Experts Focus Group (EFG) on the Federal Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) Study convened at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Conference Room to validate the study’s key components. Chaired by Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr Melchior Mataki, the meeting brought together key experts from various government agencies. The EFG reviewed and endorsed…
Honiara, — Today – Monday 10 November 2025, the world marks International Accountants Day, a global observance that honours the vital role accountants play in driving transparency, trust, and economic progress. For the Solomon Islands, this day is more than a celebration—it is a reminder of how the accounting profession underpins national development and sustainability. The Institute of Solomon Islands…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) welcomes and applauds the Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele for a number of public announcements that he made to the media 4th November 2025. Those encouraging and bold decisions of his Executive government includes a dedicated independent budget for the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC). This means SIICAC’s budget…
When Hua Sae left his home in Honiara in July 2023 to join Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, he knew life would be different. What he didn’t expect, however, was just how challenging—and rewarding—the journey would become. Sae went to Australia to work at a dairy farm called Riverina Dairy Co, one of…
Eight men have been convicted and fined by the Honiara Central Magistrate’s Court for liquor- related and traffic offences. Five of the men were fined for consuming liquor in public places, while three others faced traffic-related offences involving alcohol and unlicensed driving. All cases were prosecuted by Police Prosecutor Smith Abuo. The five men appeared…