The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will officially hand over the Share Certificate of Kolombangara Forest Products Limited (KFPL) to the landowners of Kolombangara on 11th November 2025 at Ringi, KFPL Headquarters — marking the final and most significant milestone in a process more than 30 years in the making. This historic handover…
Permanent Secretaries, Policy Secretaries and senior government officials took Friday out for a day of strategic discussion and policy reflection. The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, OPMC, hosted the retreat at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Recreational Area, Aruligho, West Guadalcanal. It was chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet, Mr. Nego Sisiolo.…
The signing ceremony for the Satona Solar Street Lighting Project in West Guadalcanal was officially completed, marking another milestone in community development under the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnership Program. The agreement was signed, Thursday 30th October at the Kitano Mendana Hotel by the Acting Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Andrew Schloeffel, and Mr. Clement Marigeni, the…
A second joint research workshop hosted by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) was held on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s workshop centered on the theme “Monetary and Fiscal Policies Amid…
Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is supporting the fight against cancer in the country by donating five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to the National Referral Hospital Cancer Trust Fund under Oncology Department on Wednesday 31st October 2025. This was during a Cancer Awareness held at the NPF Office. The Health Awareness was conducted by Dr. Andrew Soma – Head of NRH Oncology Unit. He said the month of…
The people of East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) are poised to benefit significantly from the nearly complete Korasa Fisheries Project, a major initiative by the ECC envisioned to boost local livelihoods, improve fishery management, and open new economic opportunities for rural coastal communities. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, spearheaded by the Honourable…
Community leaders from Naha, East Honiara have completed a two-day leadership training course in preparation for the opening of Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year. The 11-person group have played an important role supporting the design, delivery and local community engagement around the new $250 million health facility. Local trainer Pasifiki HR said…
AUSTRALIA has reaffirmed its strong partnership with Solomon Islands in the health sector, commending Western Province for achieving another major milestone in sanitation and hygiene. The celebration marking No Open Defecation (NOD) status for seven communities in Rannogga and Kolombangara was held from October 27th to 30th, 2025, and attended by key partners and provincial…
THE Western Province has reached another major milestone in its efforts to improve sanitation and public health, with seven communities in Rannoggah and Kolombangara officially recognized for achieving ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD) status. The achievement was celebrated during a special ‘NOD’ celebration conducted in some of the communities from October 27th to 30th, 2025. The celebration featured leaders…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Environmental Health Unit has officially cleared SASA Water and ENARGY Water to resume operations after a recent temporary closure to address health and safety concerns. According to Mr. Derick Willie, the Director of Environmental Health, both companies were thoroughly assessed to ensure they comply with good manufacturing practices and public…