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…
SOLOMON Islands will appear before the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) in February 2026 in relation to its second extended continental shelf claim with Fiji, known as the Melanesian Border Plateau. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion in Parliament. PM…
Discussion to progress the implementation of the new flagship Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Academy was held on Thursday 18th December in Honiara. Senior officials from the Solomon Islands and Australian Governments came together for the talks. The Police Academy will provide modern facilities and advanced training programs to prepare the RSIFP’s growing…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Solomon Islands hosted a Regional Experience-Sharing Workshop from 9 – 10 December on integrating climate change and human mobility into the national education curriculum of Solomon Islands. The two-day workshop convened over 30 national and provincial government officials, education stakeholders, schools, domestic partners, and education experts from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Republic of Korea. …
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) successfully hosted its first-ever Staff Awards Night on Saturday, 13 December 2025. This was held alongside the Authority’s annual Christmas Party at the Sports City Dining Hall, KGVI, East Honiara.The event brought together hundreds of Solomon Ports staff from across various departments, providing an opportunity for colleagues to reconnect, enjoy…
MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has dismissed what he described as recent misconceptions surrounding his leadership, reaffirming his commitment to lawful governance, transparency, and financial accountability during a Provincial Assembly meeting in Auki. Addressing the Assembly, Premier Asilaua said all actions taken under his leadership were within the mandate entrusted to him and in full compliance…
Solomon Airlines has announced good news for Christmas and New Year, adding dozens more domestic flights for those reconnecting with family and friends or taking a holiday break this festive season. At the same time the national carrier has announced a new, year-round ‘14-Day Advance Purchase Fare’, available for travel in 2026 and offering savings…
Construction of the new Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport has reached a milestone, with superstructure works now underway. The Design and Build contract, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) and supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing steadily and on…
Villagers of Komaleai Village in the far Western part of the Shortland Islands Constituency, Western Province, are benefiting from a solar-powered deep freezer installed at the community maneaba to improve food storage and preservation. The project, facilitated through the Office of the Shortland Islands Constituency, is already contributing to improved food security and reducing reliance on conventional…
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have delivered essential school furniture 14 schools nation-wide. This is to enhance learning environment in various provinces. The support was made possible through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) where the 14 schools have received 1,558 pieces of furniture, including desks, chairs, bunk…