After 8 months as the Interim CEO at Solomon Airlines, Paul Abbot, a veteran executive with experience across Air New Zealand, PNG Air, Air Niugini and Tonga’s Lulutai is angry. Angry at by commercial action by foreign airlines which is quickly crippling the national carrier, disappointed that collecting frequent flyer points is a priority for…
Solomon Airlines has accused Qantas of trying to push it out of the Brisbane–Honiara route as the Flying Kangaroo looks to expand services. In a submission to the International Air Services Commission (IASC), the Solomon Islands’ flag carrier said that while Brisbane-Honiara is the “largest international route” for the Solomons and a “significant contributor to…
Solomon Airlines has announced a ‘Wantok Sale’ across the airline’s international network offering the chance to book a bargain flight at savings of up to 25% off selected international routes. The special fares are on sale until 28 February 2026 only, or until sold out on the following selected routes and travel dates until 15 December 2026. Special…
Goldie College in Western Province is currently facing a severe water shortage, with its primary water sources rendered unusable due to a blockage in the water dams, forcing students to search for alternative water supplies. For weeks now, students have been relying on water from well and the limited water tanks available at the school. However, the…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project, has strengthened its partnership with the Isabel Provincial Government following a high-level courtesy briefing in Buala on Friday, 13 February 2026. The visiting delegation was led by Deputy Director (Ag), MALD Extension Services, Michael Tanisapa, AIM-N Gender…
Auki Police have arrested a 37-year-old male person for selling kwaso (homebrew) in Auki town recently. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said the arrests were made while police officers were on foot beat patrol in the Auki township. PPC Ramosaea said the suspect was seen with a bag filled…
Auki police have arrested a 40-year-old male prime suspect who allegedly attacked one of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) workers at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province. The arrests were conducted with the help of the community on the morning of 12 February at the home village of the…
Tuvalu and Solomon Islands have formally deposited their instruments of ratification of the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF Treaty), moving the Blue Pacific region closer to operationalising its first Pacific-led, member owned and managed, and people-centred climate and disaster resilience financing institution. At the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on 13 February, the Prime Minister…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Board has reaffirmed its strong partnership with the Government following a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Friday afternoon. Led by its Chairlady, Namoi Kaluae, the SICCI Board updated Prime Minister Manele, its strategic priorities for 2026 and strengthened bonds between Government…
Western Provincial Premier Billy Veo has called for a fundamental shift in how infrastructure is planned and delivered in Western Province, urging leaders to see roads not merely as public works, but as the foundation of economic transformation. Speaking at the official opening of the newly tar-sealed Noro road last Friday in Noro, Veo described Noro…