YECSI Meets Western Province Youth Entrepreneurs in Gizo

The Chairman of the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI), Limal Totongi, has held a consultative meeting with representatives of the Western Province Young Entrepreneurship Council (WPYEC) in Gizo, reaffirming a shared commitment to youth empowerment and economic development in the province. The meeting provided a platform for WPYEC representatives to present detailed updates on their…

PM RECEIVES FAREWELL COURTESY CALL FROM OUTGOING INDONESIAN ENVOY

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Saturday received a farewell courtesy call from the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, H.E. Andriana Supandy. The meeting marked the conclusion of Ambassador Supandy’s diplomatic tenure, following the presentation of his credentials in August 2019, and provided an opportunity to reflect on the strong and…

PM RECEIVES PROVINCIAL PREMIERS 

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Saturday 31st January 2026 received Provincial Premiers and their representatives in Honiara to follow up on their submission regarding the Provincial Government Act 1997.  During the meeting, the Prime Minister acknowledged the sentiments raised by the provincial leaders and recognised the commitment shown by premiers and their representatives in travelling to…

Forest Commissioner clarifies Tubi issue 

The Commissioner Forest Resources within the Ministry of Forestry and Research has clarified question raised over a decision to endorse logging operations on Korona land as straight forward with an exception on the tubi issue.  A so-called landowner, Mr Chief Paul Fota raised the issue in the Island Sun Newspaper alleging non-compliance of legal processes pertaining to…

Manetoali’s case adjourns to Monday

The case of former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned to Monday 2nd February following an update on his medical condition. Counsel Peter Sipolo of JS Ward & Associate informed the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Friday that Manetoali was discharged from hospital last week, but is required to return weekly for medical reviews. Deputy Chief…

Australia Awards Scholarships Application Now Open

Applications for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for 2027 are now available. The Australian Government through its tax payers have been supporting Solomon Islanders with scholarships over the past years. For 2026 a total of 36 Solomon Islanders have been awarded the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships after successful applying in 2025. Among them, 16 women- breaking…

Agriculture Minister Sets Ambitious Targets to Revive Poultry Industry

Government through the Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD)  has announced a series of national targets aimed at revitalising the poultry industry in the Solomon Islands over the next three years. Part of the target is to reduce retail prices of eggs and chicken by the end of this year or early next year. The current price per packet of egg is…