Australia has officially launched the Pacific Australia Skills program in Solomon Islands, reaffirming its long-term commitment to advancing skills development and training opportunities across the country. The launch was officiated by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon. Nita Green, during her short visit to Honiara last week. The launching event was held at…
The Ngella Constituency Office (NCO) has made an initial investment of $1.2 million from its 2024 CDF allocation for the Rara-Moromole road development project. This investment aims to promote economic growth, improve transportation infrastructure, and enhance connectivity for communities in Ward 8 of the constituency. The project is a key initiative of the constituency office…
When Stephen Didivera left his home in Guadalcanal, he never imagined he would one day become the first Solomon Islander to serve as a firefighter with the Kindersley Fire Service in Canada. But today, his journey—from a humble village upbringing to the front lines of emergency response in a foreign country—stands as a remarkable testament…
Tenatui and Kapinaovu in northeast Guadalcanal launched their community bylaw on 27 November 2025. The launching of the community bylaw came about after months of consultation with Homes of Peace and Empowerment (HOPE) Trust in collaboration with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and other stakeholders. The RSIPF Officer, Senior Police Constable (PC) Joel…
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, delivered a major diplomatic win for climate-vulnerable nations, including the Solomon Islands, with the formal operationalisation of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). The launch marks the first time real financing has been made available to help countries recover from the irreversible impacts…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Armoury Logistics Team (ARMLOT) has received a major upgrade through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), with additional support from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The improvements make the armoury safer, more organised, and better equipped to support police operations. The upgraded facility now includes better…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) have arrested five suspects for larceny of $1.8 million at Churivunga village in Central Guadalcanal. Operation Commander at GRML, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mr. Mathias Lenialu said the huge amount of money and about 11 grams of gold were removed…
Local fish vendors at Taro Market in Choiseul Province are appealing to authorities to provide them with proper space to sell their products. Many fish vendors in Taro and nearby villages currently sell their catch along the seafront at Taro market, an open area without shelters and proper stalls. In an interview, a fish vendor,…
Fishing village located opposite the Western Provincial capital of Gizo is battling the power of nature as its shorelines continue to submerge as a result of rising tide. Families who have lived along this coastline for generations are confronting a harsh reality: rising seas are swallowing their land, forcing them to leave their only home…
North West Guadalcanal Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Albert Fono has publicly responded to rising criticism over constituency operations, calling for unity while outlining the challenges faced by the office in its first year of full operation. Fono said the constituency office, opened in October 2024, has endured “a tough and challenging” first year, with daily…