FinnOC completes site visit to support gender-based violence and child protection services under SIRAP2

Finnish Overseas Consultants(FinnOC) Ltd has successfully completed their site visit from July 1, 2025 to July 11, 2025 as part of its delivery of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection Prevention and Response Support Services under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The initiative is funded by the World Bank and is…

PRC donates equipment to RSIPF

Days after donating vehicles to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated police assets and equipment valued at just under 2 million Solomon Islands Dollars (SBD) to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, during the ceremony on Friday acknowledged the timely support. He…

Cabinet reshuffle

A Cabinet reshuffle saw two sitting Members of Parliament (MP) assume new ministerial portfolios on Saturday during a ceremony at Government House in Honiara. The swearing-in was officiated by Justice Rex Foukona in his capacity as the Acting Governor General. Under the reshuffle, Honourable Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, MP for Gao/Bugotu, has been appointed Minister for…

Family homeless after home catches fire

A family is homeless after their dwelling home was burnt on Tuesday afternoon within the Panatina Creek community, behind Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Panatina Campus, East Honiara. The fire was believed to have started from a candle lit by the owner’s four-year-old son using handle matches. It was claimed during the course of lighting…

Pacific ministers hail chairs as champions of water security warriors

PACIFIC Ministers have hailed the Chairs of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWMM) Forum as champions of the Pacific Water Security Warriors Mechanism, underscoring the region’s commitment to safeguarding water resources and nurturing the next generation of water leaders. The recognition was included in the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 9th Pacific…

Four road project contracts signing in Auki

Four road improvement contracts for Malaita Province will be officially signed in Auki on Friday 29th August, 2025. These projects are funded by the Australian government under the National Transport Fund (NTF) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s transportation infrastructure. The signing ceremony will be attended by a government delegation led by…