Free entry to King’s birthday parade 

Entry into the National Stadium for the King’s Birthday Trooping of the Colors Parade this Friday is free for the public. The Government House announced on Monday, 9th June. Private Secretary to the Government House, Rawcliff Ziza encouraged members of the public to come out and witness the Police and Uniform groups parade, following rumors…

SI joins global leaders as UN Ocean Conference officially opens in France

NICE, France — The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) officially opens on Monday in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, regional organizations, scientists, and civil society actors to advance urgent action for the protection and sustainable use of the ocean. The Solomon Islands delegation led by Hon. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is participating…

Lawyers receive leadership training 

THE Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) lawyers are engaging in a four days professional development training at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara last week.The seminar is part of the twinning program under the Wantok Legal Network. It came about following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Public Solicitor’s Office in Solomon Islands and…

Fuel price adjustments 

New wholesale fuel prices took effect in the country as of 1st June 2025, according to the latest pricing schedule released by South Pacific Oil (SPO) Ltd. The updated wholesale bulk prices per litre (excluding GST) are as follows: After applying the 15% GST and sales tax, the main port prices per litre are: For…

Christafari concert postponed

Due to heavy flooding at Kukum Field and surrounding streets, Sunday night’s much-anticipated free concert by Christafari, the world’s leading Gospel reggae band, has been officially postponed to Monday, June 9 at 5 PM. The band is currently on its “You Are Loved” Tour throughout Melanesia and has already performed to thousands across five unforgettable…

Avui new SI envoy to NZ

FORMER Member of Parliament for East Central Guadalcanal, Ishmael Avui is the new High Commissioner to New Zealand. He was officially commissioned in Cabinet Chamber, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet yesterday afternoon before Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. PM Manele said that the foremost duty of His Excellency Mr. Avui is to represent and…