The Solomon Islands Rural Transformation (SIART) project under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), has successfully handover vital agricultural equipment to several Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) from three provinces of Malaita, Makira, and Guadalcanal last week. The handing over ceremony was held Wednesday 11th June 2025 at the SIART project Office, MAL Headquarter at…
The public is being warned about a fraudulent grant scheme being circulated under the name “National Community Support Initiative (NCSI).” The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) issued the advisory on Friday. “This fake scheme, which has appeared in some communities and on social media platforms, falsely claims that the Government is providing…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands Government has officially concluded its engagement at the 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (UNOC3), held from 9–13 June 2025 in Nice, France. Led by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, the Solomon Islands delegation actively participated in all ten ocean action panels,…
Nice, France – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, has called for full implementation of international ocean law and urgent climate action. He was speaking on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum at the UN Ocean Action Panel 10 on Friday. “Pacific People are the custodians of the Blue Pacific Continent,” Manele told delegates. He highlighted…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting sustainable food from the ocean as a vital pathway for poverty eradication and food security. Speaking over the weekend at the Ocean Action Panel on “Promoting the role of sustainable food from the ocean for poverty eradication and food security,” Hon. Bradley Tovosia,…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Monday 16 June to Wednesday 18 June, Beijing has announced. China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday 13 June that President Xi will attend the summit at the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The establishment of the China-Central…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) says it welcomes the call for a royal commission of inquiry into the drug saga. The RSIPF believes that a thorough inquiry will provide clarity and accountability regarding the issues surrounding these allegations. The RSIPF accepted this call so that a neutral body could investigate the matter and…
Minister of Home Affairs has condemned the alleged rape incident of a 16 year old in East Honiara recently In a statement Junior Isikeli Vave; “As the Minister of Home Affairs, who is responsible for the Social Well-being of Solomon Islanders, I condemned in the strongest terms the extremely cruel alleged raping of a 16-year-…
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has entered into a 12-month consultancy agreement with IOS Partners signed on May 30, 2025, to provide technical assistance to Solomon Airlines. This milestone reinforces the Government’s commitment to fortifying the airline’s operational and financial sustainability. Supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and…
ISSUES affecting youths in the country have been highlighted during Friday’s Kings Birthday celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara. Hundreds turned up to witness the celebration. It featured a march past parade, speech by the Governor General (GG) Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu, presentation of the honours and awards, pardoning of an inmate and…