HONIARA: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Friday received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of America. FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop acknowledged the receipt of the payment, emphasising its importance to the 16 Pacific…
Health professionals, nurses, and frontline workers are still waiting for their outstanding COVID-19 allowance, estimated at around $6 million, according to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). Although Parliament sat last week, there was no mention of the allowance payment, raising concerns amongst provincial health workers who continue to wait for the long-promised…
The development of the new Choiseul Provincial Township is progressing steadily, with major groundwork now underway at the Choiseul Bay. Reports from Taro confirmed that the project is taking shape, marking an important milestone in the province’s ambitious plan to establish a modern township that will provide improved facilities, services, and infrastructure for its people.…
A delegation comprising of Solomon Islands Government officials and industry leaders are attending the region’s largest infrastructure conference, focusing on climate resilient, locally-led infrastructure development in the region. The Australian Government is facilitating the trip. The Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 which is being held, in Brisbane, Australia, brings together political and business representatives from all…
THE closure of the Auki Central Market during the Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations on Friday has left many vendors and farmers frustrated. While Chinese-owned shops and other businesses continued to operate as usual, the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and market management decided to shut down the main market, impacting not only vendors but also…
The SINBIP three telecommunications towers located in Wanderer Bay(M122), Sotona (M124), West Guadalcanal, and Veuru, South Guadalcanal are now officially operational, marking a significant milestone in enhancing communication infrastructure in the area. Known as Tower M122, M124, Veuru, these new facilities have been successfully activated, improving mobile network coverage and connectivity for residents and businesses…
Solomon Islands sawn timber exporters demonstrated their strong commitment towards industry sustainability at the Solomon Islands Sawn Timber Knowledge Forum on Wednesday 13 August 2025 in Honiara. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA), the event celebrated progress towards certification for Solomon Islands sawn timber. The…
The Government has spent $4.2 million over the past six months to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in removing illegal miners from the Gold Ridge mining lease area in Central Guadalcanal. Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, revealed this when he tabled a statement in Parliament on Thursday on…
A 42-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife with a bush knife at their family home in Titinge area, Guadalcanal in May, is now facing attempted murder. This was after prosecution made an application Friday to make amendments to the initial charge of acts intend to cause grievous harm charge based on the evidence on…
A man has denied setting fire to his father in-law’s house in the Betikama area, of Central Guadalcanal in an incident that occurred in May 2025. Benjamin Maefa pleaded not guilty to one count of arson when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa on Friday. Prosecution alleged Maefae was under the influence…