YOUTH members of the Besi Youth Association in the highlands of North Malaita have planted nearly 1000 taro suckers in a move to embrace agriculture and make a living. This initiative reflects the group’s commitment and dedication to farming as a sustainable and economically viable foundation for its members. A statement from the Malaita Youth…
ELLA Keru is the only female recipients in the list of awards given out at the 47th Independence Anniversary ceremony in Honiara on Monday. At 55, Mrs. Keru is the longest serving officer in the Attorney General’s Chamber. Here are the awardees, according to list provided by Government House. The others are the late Chief…
One of Honiara’s most pressing concerns is urban land availability, particularly, graveyards. Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr Edward Siapu highlighted this in his speech at the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebration Monday at the National Stadium, East Honiara. He said, one of Honiara’s challenges is tackling urban challenges. Honiara is not just a capital…
Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Lency Vokia has been condemned and described by the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust. “Is this the discipline the Prime Minister promised the nation? After all the talk, all that has happened is a quiet reshuffle, as though nothing serious occurred.…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale is questioning the ongoing silence and inaction of CBSI over BSP’s recent imposition of new banking fees. Hon. Wale said that CBSI must explain what concrete steps it is taking to protect ordinary Solomon Islanders. “It has been more than a week since this unjustifiable fee came into…
Honourable Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in Tuesday, 8th July at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration. This completes the latest phase of the ministerial reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Manemahaga…
JOHN WONG ABA – the King of Downstream Processing in Solomon Islands on Monday 7th July 2025 was awarded the Cross of Solomon Islands (CSI) – the nation’s Distinguished Order at the ceremony marking Solomon Islands 47th independence anniversary. Mr. Aba was one of six people who received awards announced a year ago. Governor General…
Minister Lency Vokia was officially sworn in Tuesday morning at Government House as the new Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, following a Cabinet reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Honourable Lency Vokia, who previously…
The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (ANTF) is part of strategy to prepare the country graduate out of the Less Developed Country (LDC) list of countries. Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele highlighted this at the opening of the trade fair last Wednesday in his keynote address at the SINU Park Village. “The Annual National Trade Fair…
United States (U.S) has congratulated Solomon Islands on celebrating its Independence Day on Monday attained 47th years ago in 1978. U.S Secretary Marco Rubio in a statement on Monday said, “on behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America I offer my best wishes as you celebrate your National Day on…