A 33-year-old man accused of being part of a group that stole a large quantity of gold carbon from the Gold Ridge Mining Company in Central Guadalcanal will now take his plea on December 15. Aron Loke, who faces one count of Warehouse Breaking and Committing Felony, appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week on…
The Mataniko Dental Clinic will reopen next week after more than ten months of closure for major renovation works. A small ceremony to celebrate its completion and reopening was held at the clinic on Wednesday. The renovation was funded by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) through its Infrastructure Division at a cost…
Exodus Trade Development, as part of their maintenance contract, conduct road clearance by cutting and trimming overgrown vegetation and trees along Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. This works aims to improve the safety of passing vehicles by increasing visibility to see oncoming traffic, walkers, or hazards on the road. Furthermore, clearing overgrown trees…
A construction worker under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) currently working at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province has been attacked which had drawn widespread condemnation. The Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), along with the second Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) support team…
PARLIAMENT has passed the $5.6 billion total appropriation for the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 without any amendments on Wednesday afternoon. This follows Parliament’s decision to allocate an extra day to complete proceedings, after members were unable to conclude scrutiny of the bill within the four days designated for the Committee of Supply under the Standing…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has issued a public notice refuting an online article that alleges the Ministry released a list of schools accused of cheating in recent national assessments.Permanent Secretary Dr. Franco Rodie confirmed that the circulating article is false and misleading, stressing that MEHRD has not released any such…
MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has highlighted the transformative impact of World Bank–funded infrastructure projects across the province, praising the investments as critical lifelines supporting connectivity, trade, and climate resilience. Speaking on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly earlier this month, Premier Asilaua expressed deep appreciation for the World Bank’s extensive support delivered through the…
THE Koehoto Landowners Association (KLA) says it has not objected to any application submitted to the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) for the acquisition of a Prospecting Licence (PL) over lands within its territory. Paramount Chief Rockson Tele has appealed to tribal members and leaders not to interfere with the legal process…
The Premier of Western Province, Hon. Billy Veo while declaring the 44th anniversary of Western Day, appealed for profound reflection on leadership and a renewed commitment to achieving “Inclusive Development through Community Partnership,” the theme of this year’s celebration. Speaking to a large gathering in Seghe sub-station in Marovo, Premier Veo began his address by…
The total arrival of persons for the third quarter of 2025 was 15,444, an increase of 10.4% compared to the previous quarter (2nd quarter 2025). This comes from the latest bulletin from the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office on Monday 8th December 2025. The report said compared to the same quarter a year ago, total…