Aust-SI team up to strengthen justice system

Together, Australia and Solomon Islands are strengthening the law and justice sector by co-funding critical infrastructure and equipment upgrades, enabling the National Judiciary to give more Solomon Islanders access to justice. The refurbishment of Court Room 5 of the Solomon Islands High Court and the conversion of Court Room 2 into two Judges’ Chambers are…

Late Rini repatriated to Marovo

The body of the late statesman and former Prime Minister, Hon. Snyder Rini left Honiara for his home village of Telina, Marovo, Western Province this morning, Tuesday 12th August 2025. His casket was transported onboard the MV Auki Express which departed around 8:45am bound for Marovo. Nearly 200 members of the immediate family, relatives, friends…

SI ready to host 54th PIF Leaders meeting

 Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that preparations are well underway for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara next month. During his press conference on Friday 8 August he also announced the official logo and theme for the meeting. The theme, “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent”, celebrates 54…

Hou pays tribute to Late Rini

Late Snyder Rini, 76, has been described as a great man, a statesman and a son of Solomon Islands who contributed so much to the development of this nation. Former Prime Minister and current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Rick Hou uttered this at the state funeral of the former Prime Minister and Member of…

Tribes unite to revive Laulasi tourism centre

SEVEN tribes that jointly own the historic Laulasi Island in Langalanga, Malaita Province, have pledged their full support to revive tourism in that region. This significant show of unity was marked by a milestone peace and reconciliation ceremony held on Wednesday on the island. The event brought together tribal leaders in a renewed commitment to restore Laulasi…

Demand for kava picks up

There is a growing demand for kava in the United States (US) and other Pacific Island countries. This was revealed by Kubonitu Holding – a leading kava buyer and exporter in Solomon islands. In a statement to inform local growers, the national government and all the stakeholders who are supporting the kava industry, Kubonitu Holding said; “kava demand now…

New finance ministry office in Noro opens

Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) has officially opened its new permanent office complex in Noro, Western Province on Friday. The move was described as a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to decentralization and bringing essential services closer to the people. Harry Kuma, Minister of Finance and Treasury led a delegation from Honiara to witness…