SAMUEl Basi was staring death in the face. Born with a congenital heart defect, the 14-year-old’s only chance of survival depended on a complex surgery not available in Solomon Islands. His father Norman could only pray for a miracle. After a diagnosis at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), doctors informed Norman that Samuel would not…
The Emu Habour (Kiriovuku) Health Clinic in Ranongga Western Province is now equipped with solar power after a successful one-week installation work, thanks to the Australian Government – AusAid. The completion of the project brought so much relief to the clinic staff, patients and nearby communities. The solar project, which also includes lighting for three…
Makira Ulawa 2nd Appointed Day is being celebrated on Monday 4th of August 2025 in Kirakira Makira Ulawa Province. Many stalls have been built since 28th of August 2025 in order to bring the people together to celebrate the Second (2nd) Appointed Day of Makira Ulawa Province. Teams from Our Telekom, YouSave from the National…
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) successfully neutralized a 226 kg U.S. aerial bomb that had been hindering development efforts in the newly established Taro township. Supervising EODD Director Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Ansa Puaraua explained that the UXO posed a significant threat due to its weight and…
In a historic move that marks a new chapter for community empowerment, Duidui Ward in South Guadalcanal celebrated the Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day at the ward level for the first time last week. The ward joined all other wards across Guadalcanal Province. The decision to decentralize the celebrations aimed to bring the spirit of Guadalcanal’s autonomy closer to…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has issued a formal notice to all current occupants of the MSG Building in Gizo, Western Province to vacate the premises. According to the advisory all individuals, groups, or organizations presently using the facility are required to vacate the premises no later than Friday, 8th August 2025. The move is…
Our Telekom mobile banking platform M-Selen has reached a major milestone, with more than 350,000 customers now registered across the Solomon Islands. Launched by Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and Our Telekom, M-Selen has quickly become one of the country’s most widely used digital financial services. In addition to the growing customer base, the…
ALOFI, NIUE – PACER Plus, in collaboration with the Government of Niue, hosted the final evaluation of the Niue-Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Pilot from 1-4 July 2025 in Niue. The groundbreaking labour mobility pilot between Niue and Solomon Islands has been deemed a success, following a comprehensive final evaluation that highlights the initiative’s strong outcomes…
In a significant step toward enhancing connectivity across the Solomon Islands, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and Huawei have successfully activated another five new telecommunication tower sites as of July 31, 2025, bringing the total number of operational sites to 40. The newly launched towers are located at: These installations are part of an ongoing effort…
The Solomon Islands government has launched the ‘Iumi Gro Business Accelerator,’ a program designed to empower women, youth, and grassroots entrepreneurs across the country. Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, and representatives from the Government of Australia, the Australian High Commission, and development stakeholders attended the launch ceremony. The Iumi…