Thirty-six local construction companies have taken part in training to strengthen adherence to government laws and safeguarding regulations. The industry workshop, the 19th to be delivered by Australia’s Workforce Skills Series, brought together a range of government agencies, industry experts and local construction companies to deliver clear and practical guidance on essential compliance requirements—from business…
Chief Bartholomew Kokolopu of Uila tribe in the Malaita Outer Island has responded to Hugo Viauli’s recent article published in the Solomon Star newspaper this week saying that Chiefs have dismissed claim. In a response statement, Chief Kokolopu said, in fact the claim is true, as it contains information that is misleading to the people…
The East Central Guadalcanal Constituency (ECGC) on Wednesday 17th December received a SBD1.5 million worth of road machineries under the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP). This milestone event, witnessed by the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Honourable Lazarus Rina, and people from in and around the Moga river area, received the machineries from the People’s…
A delegation from the Australian Parliament’s Primary Industries Committee has visited Honiara, strengthening inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries. The visit formed part of Australia’s Pacific Committee Exchange Program, which aims to support parliamentary engagement and deepen cooperation on shared priorities in energy, resources, and agriculture. The delegation was led by Ms Meryl Swanson MP,…
PRIME Minister (MP) Jeremiah Manele says the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey must open new subdivisions and adopt a deliberate national strategy to address the growing challenges of urbanisation, with support from both national and provincial stakeholders. The Prime Minister made the remarks in Parliament on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion,…
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), participated in a high-level global meeting on Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation. The three-day meeting concluded in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday 4 December 2025. MNPDC’s Director of Development Cooperation Division, Mr Samuel Wara, represented Solomon Islands at the meeting. The meeting…
SOLOMON Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led solutions to shared challenges. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, who is the current PIF Chair, told Parliament on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion that the role underscores Solomon Islands’…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the Government remains committed to progressing discussions on the proposed federal system of government. Speaking while winding up the sine die motion in Parliament on Wednesday, PM Manele said the process will be carried out in a careful, responsible and evidence-based manner, recognising both the historical aspirations of the people…
A World Bank’s team visited Solomon Islands from December 1 to 5, 2025 to support the ongoing Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Building on the technical visit last month, the team met with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Solomon…
Twelve [12] nurses from the Naha Clinic in East Honiara have completed specialised emergency care training, gearing up for the opening of the new Australia-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year. The training is part of intensive planning and preparations led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, in partnership with Honiara…