IN the heart of Gizo, Western Province, a woman entrepreneur from Malakerava community is drawing attention with a simple but powerful product — homemade ginger tea. Known as the ‘Malakerava Ginger Tea,’ the drink is the creation of Andrison Anita, a mother and female market vendor who has turned a traditional preparation into a small-scale business that is both…
WESTERN Province Deputy Premier, Hon. Brian Lotikena, has underscored the importance of strategic planning and timely interventions in strengthening the country’s health outcomes. Hon. Lotikena made the remarks during the closing program of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo on Friday. He said the conference has provided a platform for provincial leaders, health officials,…
Solomon Islands is set to make a significant impact at the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025, a premier international event focused on creating a sustainable future, when it celebrates its National Day on October 2 at the main Expo Village. A joint government delegation to be led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External…
Tourism Solomons in collaboration with Pacific Tourism (SPTO) hosted key stakeholders from across the region to update, inform, and align on critical sustainability initiatives that aim to reshape the future of tourism in the Pacific. Taking place across several days in both Munda and Honiara, the landmark Sustainable Tourism Workshop is seen as an essential…
New York, USA – Solo’mon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, emphasizing the central role of young people in the country’s social, economic, and political development. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth, Hon. Wayne Ghemu, Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional…
A third Motion of No Confidence is expected to be tabled against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele when Parliament resumes on Monday, 13th October 2025, driven by the controversial sufferance wharves saga and a deteriorating government financial situation. PM Manele has survived two previous motions—both initiated by Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo on 16th December 2024 and 5th May, 2025—but both were withdrawn before…
Members of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will learn their 2025 crediting rate this week. The SINPF Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, to declare the rate, Fund General Manager Mike Wate confirmed on Friday. In 2024, the Board awarded members a 4% crediting rate for the financial year ending 30 June…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says legislative gaps under the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) allowing foreigners arrested for Methylamphetamine to walk free is a ‘serious systematic flaw’ in our legal system. The Opposition Leader said serious concerns raised by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) should be immediately addressed and amendments should be brought to Parliament…
The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Mr. Cornelius Walegerea, has officially presented his Credentials to His Highness the Deputy Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. The presentation formally accredits His Excellency Walegerea as the non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and…
Construction of key bridges in Malaita Province is advancing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), these transformative investments are designed to enhance transport connectivity and strengthen climate resilience and safety across the region. These bridges –…