As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, the United Nations Development Programme in Solomon Islands as part of the Pacific MCO contributes widely to a more sustainable environment using natural resources sustainably and increasing resilience to climate change and disasters.ย Among our programming, today we proudly shines a spotlight on a transformative,…
Solomon Ports has announced the winners of the 2025 Solomon Ports 69th Anniversary Speech Contest held on Wednesday 4th June. In a statement issued by Solomon Ports Media, it congratulated Ms. Stella Maebiru of Selwyn College as winner of the Senior Category, who presented on the topic: โ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ 69: ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐…
A concerning trend in theft cases in Gizo, Western Province have triggered alarm among residents and local authorities, with recent incidents pointing to an emerging crime trend. Reports from across Gizo Town and surrounding communities highlighted a growing number of break-ins, stealing of belongings, and missing household items in recent weeks. Gizo Town Clerk Charles…
The Green Valley Community Security Taskforce has received a timely donation of security equipment from Honiara City Councillor for Vura Ward, Cr. Rolland Konai on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, in Green Valley Community, East Honiara. The donation marks a significant milestone in community-driven efforts to improve safety and reduce unlawful activities in the area. This…
Constituency Officers involved in the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) program have been urged to discharge their duties with diligence. This cames Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) CDF Governance Training and Program Implementation Workshop successfully ended on Thursday last week, with calls for Honourable Minister for Rural Development, Daniel Waneoroa, MP, made the…
Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban development at the resumption of the Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly last month. The Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, Hon. Polycarp Pae, reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ position in his address at the Resumed Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, held in…
The countryโs legal system continue to operate under growing scrutiny, with allegations of systemic weaknesses and corruption contributing to a climate of impunity for the countryโs political and business elites.While petty criminals are swiftly prosecuted and punished, those accused of major offences often involving millions of dollarsโrarely face the full force of the law.In an…
In celebration of World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, and Coral Triangle Day 2025, a special event will be held on Thursday, May 5th, at the Honiara Futsal Multipurpose Hall. Organized under the themes โBeat Plastic Pollution, โWonder: Sustaining What Sustains Usโ and โOne Triangle, Infinite Beautyโ the event is a joint initiative by the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Health Infrastructure Department Manager together with other Solomon Islands Government Ministries, Honiara City Council and the State-Owned Enterprises attended an intensive 5-days training program designed to enhance infrastructure knowledge specific to the Solomon Islands in Sydney, Australia.ย The objectives of the training were to empower participants as…
Following the successful completion of emergency repair work at Fiu Bridge over the weekend, the Ministry of Infrastructure Developmentโs (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD) advises vehicle owners and local businesses in Malaita Province to exercise caution regarding the bridge’s load capacity. Due to its age and structural integrity, it is strongly recommended that…