The Honiara City Council’s (HCC) cooperate mission is “to lead and work in partnership to deliver high quality, sustainable, and resilient services, and prosperous Honiara Communities”. With that mission in mind the Waste Management and Control Division aims to realize this mission by undertaking few administrative steps to improve its service and one of these…
The Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) has successfully concluded a two-day Legislative Review Forum with key stakeholders, including government ministries, donor partners, and program providers. The forum, held on 6–7 May 2025 at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, led by Legal Consultant Mrs. Joanna Kenilorea. In her opening address, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the…
OUR Telekom has supported the celebration of International Nurses Day in Auki, Malaita Province by sponsoring a set of mobile phones that were awarded to nurses for their outstanding work. The event brought together nurses from both Malaita and Central Islands province to commemorate the occasion and recognize the dedication of healthcare workers. A key…
Nurses from Malaita and Central Islands Provinces gathered in Auki on Monday to celebrate the annual International Nurses Day in a joint event described as a milestone for the health sector. Its the first time nurses from both provinces came together to mark the occasion, which recognizes the vital role nurses play in healthcare. The…
Box of marijuana seized in Isabel A box containing marijuana drugs addressed to Haevo Port in Isabel Province has been seized by Buala police. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Poutz Vanosi, said Buala police officers were on routine mobile patrol when they encountered the matter. PPC Vanosi said the team arrived…
ALOFI, NIUE, – Fisheries officials and delegates from the 17 Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), are gathering this week at the Millenium Hall in Alofi, Niue, for the 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Annual Officials Meeting. The five-day meeting offers an important opportunity for Members to shape the direction of sustainable…
In a historic milestone for Rennell and Bellona (RenBel) Province, the RenBel Provincial Government has signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Provincial Governance and Service Delivery Project (PGSD), funded by the European Union. This marks the first time that RenBel Province joins the initiative, thanks to…
GROWING concerns over rising incidents of public disturbances in Gizo, Western Province have sparked fresh calls from residents and community leaders for stronger community policing. The Gizo Police have also been urged to take proactive steps to prevent further escalation. Over the past several weeks, locals have reported a surge in disorderly behavior, including late-night…
QUESTIONS are being asked as to whether or not Australia has abandoned its multi-million-dollar commitment to fund rehabilitation projects in Malaita and Guadalcanal Provinces following the signing of the Townsville Peace Agreement (TPA) nearly 25 years ago. The agreement, which restored relative peace and calm to Solomon Islands was signed in Australia’s northern city of…
The Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) travelled to Kohabuha, Marasa in the Wanderer Bay Ward of West Guadalcanal on Saturday to support the campaign of their candidate, Philip Manakako, in preparation for the upcoming by-election on June 4. The by-election follows the passing of the late Moses Garu. The delegation included two Members of…