Residents of Shortlands Island in the far Western Province are experiencing an abundance of fresh fish catches, which are now being sold in large quantities at Kangu Beach Market in Bougainville. The steady flow of seafood has seen the market overflowing with fresh supplies, attracting many customers and buyers from surrounding communities. This activity has…
In the heart of West Kwaio, Malaita Province a young and determined farmer is planting hope alongside cocoa seedlings, proving that resilience and innovation can thrive even amid market challenges. Jethro Maelaga, an ambitious youth farmer from the region, has successfully raised 1,000 cocoa seedlings that are now ready for transplanting into his farm. The seedlings were…
Three Cabinet ministers who are members of the Solomon Islands People’s First Party (SIPFP) are expected to be removed from their portfolios this week, well-placed sources have confirmed. Those reportedly facing the exit door are: Mr Kuma, a former strong member of the Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party, resigned from OUR to join SIPFP…
The return by MV Pelican Express trip from Choiseul Province was fully packed over the weekend. MV Pelican did not make any run to Choiseul on Saturday 31st January due to bad weather. It finally did on Saturday. It was revealed that as soon as the board arrived at Taro many passengers rushed to secure seats. The vessel arrived in Gizo on Saturday night carrying…
The Bobolo community in Malaita Province will soon have reliable access to clean and safe drinking water following the signing of a grant agreement under Japan’s Grassroots and Human Security Project. The grant contract was officially signed on Thursday, 5 February 2026, paving the way for the construction of a new water supply system aimed…
When Eric Walekwate opened his technology shop in 2019, he imagined shelves lined with gadgets, not books. But seven years into building Australian Direct Suppliers (ADS), Walekwate has discovered that his most impactful product may not be laptops or smartphones, but ideas. Walekwate, 31, is the founder of the Vision Podcast, a platform where he speaks candidly about entrepreneurship,…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand, highlighting shared values, mutual respect and long-standing cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Manele made the remarks at a Waitangi Day reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission on Thursday evening. Addressing distinguished guests,…
Upgrade of the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province has been completed. This will strengthen aviation safety, connectivity, and climate resilience in that far eastern region of Solomon Islands. The project was implemented thanks to the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). Construction was carried out by China…
A major component of Tourism Solomons international media visitation program (IMVP), the national tourist office this week is hosting one of Australia’s biggest surfing media outlets, Surfing Life magazine. Arriving in Munda International Airport on Friday, a three-man team led by publisher and filmographer Ray Bisschop (second from right) is based at Fatboys Resort in Gizo from…
Communities in Ward 28 of the West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province, are urgently appealing to responsible authorities for assistance after their food gardens were destroyed by flooding from the Kwaleunga River following recent heavy rainfall. The affected communities raised their concerns after prolonged bad weather caused the river to overflow, washing away food gardens located…