The Solomon Islands Ports Authority on Wednesday celebrated its 69th Anniversary at Unity Square, Point Cruz, Honiara, marking nearly seven decades of service to the country. The celebration saw staff members taking a well-deserved break from their duties to honour this significant milestone in the port’s history. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr George Rausi addressed…
Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will be signed with other government agencies and stakeholders to implement the National Crewing Policy. This policy was developed by the ministry last year aimed at providing fair and safe working conditions for Solomon Islands fishers working…
SOLOMON Islands Government (SIG) on Thursday officially received the upgraded Honiara International Airport from the contractor. Dubbed as a major milestone for the country, the Honiara Runway Resurfacing and Airfield Ground Lighting Project was officially received by the Acting Prime Minister & Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto. The project was made possible…
Verification process for West Guadalcanal Constituency was successfully completed on Thursday night with counting now underway. A total of 21 ballot boxes have are now at the counting venue. This include one for pre-polling. According to Returning Officer Mr. Willie Kokopu results would be declared on Friday night. “Hopefully result will be officially announced tonight,…
THE presidents of the world’s two biggest economies, China and the United States (US) in their phone talk on Thursday 5 June paved the way for the recalibration of the “giant ship of China-US relations.” The phone talk between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump was held against the backdrop of tensed relations following…
On Thursday May 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pacific Islands counterparts/ representatives, after an in-depth exchange of views during the 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen City in China’s Fujian Province, issued a nine-point declaration reaffirming their commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect…
CHINA is making remarkable progress towards achieving its carbon emission peaking and neutrality goals by 2030 and 2060 respectively in line with the guiding policy introduced to ensure the achievements of these milestones. The guiding document unveiled in October 2021envisions that by 2030, China’s carbon dioxide emissions will peak, stabilize and then decline and that…
A 25-year-old man from a village near Auki Town in Malaita has been arrested for stabbing a 23-year-old man because he (partner) was unhappy with his wife for saying ‘good night’ to the young victim. The suspect committed the incident on Saturday 31 May 2025 when under the influence of alcohol. Auki police have arrested…
An inquiry into a Sri Lankan foreign national who committed suicide at the Top Timber area in east Honiara on 31 May 2025 is underway. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station are conducting the investigation. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said the deceased…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Chinese Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have conducted a community engagement program at Tasahe B in west Honiara on 1 June 2025. The awareness program with the theme ‘Technology and Culture,’ an engagement event incentive on community safety governance that has…