The Western Provincial Government (WPG), through its network of Ward Development Committees (WDCs), is actively rolling out small-scale yet impactful projects across all 26 wards of the province—aimed at directly improving the lives of rural communities. Funded through the Ward Development Grant (WDG) with an allocation of SBD132,606 for the 2025/2026 Financial Year, these locally…
A PRIVATE medical practitioner has issued a strong warning to male youths against injecting their private part with foreign objects which may cause significant complication and damage. This came after he attended to more than ten teenagers in Noro, Western Province who have suffered severe health complications after injecting baby oil and other foreign substances into their private…
After threat analysis by Technical Hazard Agencies and the check with the Provincial Disaster Offices, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) through NEOC formally issues a TSUNAMI ALL-CLEAR STATEMENT for the Solomon Islands. The country was advised to prepare any unusual waves that was likely to be generated from the Russia’s earthquake and tsunami on…
Residents and villagers along the coastal areas of Choiseul have moved to higher ground after the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service put Choiseul on an orange code-alert. The residents of Taro Station have been trying to move to higher ground as unusually high tides hit Taro shores at around 7:30 pm. According to the Solomon Islands…
Gizo residents in Western Province are bracing for possible tsunami impacts Wednesday evening after the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service issued an Orange Code Tsunami Advisory for Western, Choiseul, and Isabel provinces hours ago. The advisory was triggered following a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the east coast of Russia around 10:25am local time…
Residents in Choiseul are celebrating the completion and progress of several community infrastructure projects across the Province, funded under the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. From sanitation and water access to education and solar power, each initiative responds directly to priorities identified by local communities. These projects reflect Australia’s commitment to supporting locally led development and delivering real…
Two suspects who have been arrested by Auki police recently were fined $200.00 each with a default of 20 days imprisonment in Auki Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Max Haniel delivered the decision on 25 July 2025 after the duo was arrested and charged by Auki police for consuming alcohol in a moving vehicle. The prosecutor presented the case…
A site visit to the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has been undertaken to view progress and discuss planning for the commencement of services at the much-anticipated facility. Health officials and health workers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Council (HCC) and National Referral Hospital (NRH) undertook the visit. The tour is the first…
A public bus driver and his conductor were arrested for operating a short-route service in Honiara. The Honiara City Council (HCC), through its Law Enforcement Division carried out the arrest. Operating short-bus route is a violation of the Honiara City Council Public Transport Ordinance. The arrest was made following routine checks conducted within the city to ensure compliance with…
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 23 July 2025.The High-Level Political Forum is a platform to review the progress and challenges of implementing the…