PNW Enterprise, a local Auki-business based in Malaita has donated 50 bags of cement to assist with the Namobaula–Gwaisusuru feeder road rehabilitation project in the Central Kwara’ae Constituency of Malaita Province. The donation follows a public appeal made by the local communities last week through the media, seeking assistance to restore the deteriorating road network that links several…
THE Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is developing a policy that will require mining companies to pay an Environmental Bond before commencing operations. This move comes after it was revealed that the current Mines and Minerals Act 1990, Mines and Minerals Regulations 1996, and Environmental Act contain no specific provisions requiring such a bond. Minister for Mines, Derrick Manuarii, confirmed this…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai strongly endorsed and supported the Draft Regional Implementation Plan for Climate Change and Health at the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office) 76th Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) currently held in Nadi, Fiji. In his intervention statement on Climate Change and Health…
The Noro Roads Improvement in Western Province has now reached 90 percent physical completion. That’s according to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) in a statement issued on Monday. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by MID. It remains on track to deliver safer and more…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has conveyed his condolences on the passing of former Malaita province premier Hon Daniel Suidani. The Opposition Leader said Malaita province has lost a son and a true leader. “ I convey my condolences to late Suidani’s family, his people in Fataleka and relatives,” he said. Hon Wale said…
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS), providing insight into how Solomon Islanders perceive tourism, its potential, and the challenges that must be addressed to ensure its sustainability. Conducted between November 2024…
The Honourable Minister Dr Bosawai in his remarks at the meeting acknowledges the ongoing and cordial partnership between the Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Health and the World Bank. He acknowledges WB for the ongoing Technical support and assistance on Program of Analytical and Advisory Services (PASA) with primary focus on health financing and service…
THE Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is developing an Employment Information System to better determine the rate of youth unemployment in the country. Minister Harry Kuma confirmed this in Parliament last week when responding to a question from Member of Parliament for Small Malaita and Chairman of the Parliamentary House Committee, Rick…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says addressing youth unemployment in Solomon Islands requires a multi-pronged or whole-of-government approach. He made the remarks in Parliament last week after Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, asked Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Harry Kuma, about measures to tackle the issue. According to data, around 70 percent…
FORMER Malaita Premier and current Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 5 in West Baegu/Fataleka has passed on. Late Hon. Daniel Suidani was called to rest on Tuesday morning 21st October 2025 at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. His passing was announced by his Advisor Celsus Talifilu in a statement issued via social…