The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) meeting will convene its first sitting for 2026 next month. The sitting will run from March 16 to 20 at the Fair Trade Conference Room in Gizo. This was confirmed by WPA Speaker, Hon. Ramuraka Talasasa, who said the five-day assembly will primarily focus on deliberations surrounding the 2026 and…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Monday to discuss strengthening ADB’s long-standing support for the country’s economic development and expanding cooperation on public financial management reforms. “ADB supports Solomon Islands’ vision for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, driven by a vibrant private sector,”…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Monday received the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Masato Kanda, during a courtesy visit to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Prime Minister Manele warmly welcomed President Kanda and his delegation, congratulating ADB on establishing its Resident Mission in Honiara. He described the upgraded…
Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend Sir David Tiva Kapu, received Letters of Credence from the representatives of the Kingdom of Sweden and Malaysia to Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden, Her Excellency Marina Berg and High Commissioner of Malaysia, His Excellency Hamizan Hashim presented their credentials in separate ceremonies at Government…
Peoples First Party unhappy with sacking of two ministers The Solomon Islands Peoples First Party (SIPFP) is reportedly unhappy following the removal of two of its members from ministerial positions in the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). Member of Parliament (MP) for Rennell and Bellona, John Tuhaika Jnr, and MP for Malaita Outer…
The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) participated in a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Speaking during the conference, LMCP Team Leader Ian Archer highlighted the project’s ongoing activities and its role in supporting the Solomon Islands Government infrastructure priorities. “In Honiara, construction activities are…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has formally opened its Resident Mission in Honiara for the first time after more than 50 years of working together. The Minister of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, together with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda officially signed the Host Country Agreement during a…
WOMEN in West Are Are Constituency, Malaita Province have been given the opportunity to enhance their livelihoods through specialised training in fish bottling and food safety held last week. The training was conducted and facilitated by Malaita Provincial Senior Fisheries Officer Mathew Isihanua, with strong support from host communities. Sessions were held at Pipisu and Kiu in…
Plans to establish an annual events calendar incorporating many of the Solomon Islands cultural, musical and sporting events have taken a major step forward following a successful meeting between the Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT), Tourism Solomons and event organisers on Thursday. Chaired by MCT Director of Tourism, Greg Auta’a at the national tourist office’s Honiara headquarters,…
President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda is currently in Honiara on a brief visit. President Kanda and his delegation arrived in Solomon Islands on Sunday. He is in Honiara to officially open ADB’s first Solomon Islands Resident Mission. The Mission will be officially opened on Tuesday morning. Anthony Gill has been announced as…