Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele says political stability is important for any country to move forward. Speaking during his fortnightly press conference, Friday, Prime Minister Manele said, stability within any government is necessary for the effective implementation of its policies. “Stability within the government is crucial. It allows us to deliver on our policies and focus on…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, His Excellency Ishmael Mali Avui (MBE) was formally welcomed by New Zealand’s Governor General, the Rt. Hon. Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House in Wellington last Wednesday – 16th July 2025. The welcome ceremony included a pōwhiri (Māori welcome ceremony) consisting of a wero (traditional challenge), haka and…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has hailed the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair as a powerful platform for economic empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth. At the same time he calls on all stakeholders to build on the momentum to transform the Solomon Islands economy from the ground up. Speaking during a closing program to acknowledge all those who…
Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has signed a landmark Agency Agreement and Provincial Education Board Agreement with the Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG), marking a major step forward in education reform and decentralization in Solomon Islands. The signing ceremony was held last week and was attended by Hon. Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education, and Hon.…
The Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) officially launched Phase II of its Road Infrastructure Program on July 9th, 2025, at Ou’oumatawa, Small Malaita. This milestone was made possible through the active involvement of the Member of Parliament for SMC, Honourable Rick Nelson Houenipwela. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae explained that the original Phase 2 road…
A lower-grade version of methamphetamine is believed to be circulating within the communities, with users now able to purchase it for as little as $100. A confidential source with in-depth knowledge of the local drug trade has warned that authorities must urgently take action, as the drug situation is becoming increasingly unmanageable. “In the past,…
A severe shortage of Primaquine – a critical anti-malaria drug to treat malaria and prevents it from coming back after treatment (relapse) is a cause of concern among health authorities in Western Province. This came as malaria cases continue to experience a resurgence of malaria cases in Gizo and surrounding communities. Reports from Gizo Hospital confirmed that the essential medication, which is…
TWO men have been sentenced in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court for drinking kwaso at the Central Honiara Market in June. Fred Masai, 19, a first time offender, was fined $400, with the option to serve 20 days in prison if he failed to pay up. Unfortunately, Masai did not pay the fine, and a default…
POLICE in Auki have arrested an elderly man in connection with a domestic violence incident. The alleged case occurred in late June at Kwa’adoe Village, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. The assault, which took place on 26 June 2025, reportedly involved the suspect physically attacking his wife. According to reports, the man allegedly kicked his wife and struck her…
Dive tourism is a growing market in the country’s tourism sector. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, Honiara has had limited access to dedicated diving services. As more visitors come to Honiara for short stays, particularly business travellers with limited free time, the demand for accessible diving services and equipment rental has increased. In response to this…