Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — A delegation from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) led by Dr Christopher Vehe, Permanent Secretary, has participated in the 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference, held from 8–9 October 2025 at The Stanley Hotel & Suites, Port Moresby. The Solomon Islands delegation…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Health Division has engaged ten Public Health students from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for a one-month attachment commencing late September 2025. This is part of practical training program in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The program provides students with hands-on experience in key areas of public health, including environmental health, food safety, sanitation,…
The Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament (MP) Manasseh Maelanga has distanced his group or the Opposition which alleged they are engaging former combatants in the proposed Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Maelanga appeals to individuals to refrain from making any reference to him or…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has voiced its deep concern over its declining financial autonomy and heavy dependence on conditional grants from the National Government, warning that the situation is undermining service delivery and local development. Speaking during the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) session during the second day of the Assembly Meeting in Gizo, Committee Chair Hon.…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo faced a round of tough questions from Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during its second sitting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as key issues surrounding sports development and land redistribution took center stage. The Assembly, guided by Order Paper 30/25, focused on critical infrastructure and land management…
SOLOMON Islands has not granted any recognition to the State of Palestine, despite 150 of the United Nations’ 193 member states having done so. The State of Palestine currently holds the status of a Permanent Observer State at the UN. According to BBC reports, some countries—including the United States—do not recognise a Palestinian state, saying they will…
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock is appealing on STODAS project recipient countries to prioritise people’s needs by collectively identifying best strategies to enhance implementation, ensuring that our rural populations and all stakeholders benefit holistically through the project activities. Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi made the call when addressing the 2nd Annual Review and Planning Meeting of the Sustainable…
Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o says he’s delighted with the rapid roll-out of road upgrades led by local contractors under the Australian-supported National Transport Fund Road Improvement Project. Speaking during a site visit to ongoing roadworks in Honiara alongside Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, Minister Fuo’o highlighted the progress made. “These high-quality works are delivering for…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Jyotsana Varma as the new Regional Director of its Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office (PLCO) in Sydney, where she will lead operations for Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Ms. Varma, who begins Tuesday, will also oversee the implementation of the forthcoming Pacific Approach 2026–2030, which will…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands will continue to advocate for climate action despite comments by United States (US) President Donald Trump dismissing climate change as “the greatest con job in the world.” Trump made the remarks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, reiterating his skepticism toward global…