By Fredrick Kusu Delivering his Speech from the Throne this morning in parliament, the Governor General Sir David Kapu calls for increased work performance within government institutions.
Specific maintenance road works on unsealed roads in West Honiara commenced last week, following the awarding of contracts to these local civil contractors.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources wishes to inform the public, fishers, stakeholders, and all licensed operators that the order, Prohibited Activities (Fishing and Possession of Beche-de-mer) 2021,prohibiting the fishing or possession of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) has officially been…
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, has reaffirmed the country’s support for the ongoing Review of the Regional Architecture (RRA), following the 2nd Troika meeting held in Nadi on 14 April 2025.
The Takwa Community in North Malaita is now better equipped to withstand natural disasters. This comes following a two-day simulation training exercise conducted by the Church Action Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) and its partners recently.
The community of Pusiju and Valapata successfully ended the Easter event with a Gospel Musical activity. The event was organised by the Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) with the support of the Moonlight Band of Valapata village.
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has conveyed a formal message of condolence on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who was called to rest on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025.
Following an exhaustive scrutiny of all the 636 applications received under the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to announce the successful 57 applicants that have satisfactorily met all requirements.
By Devin Watkins Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: “Dearest…
The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia leads the Solomon Islands delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) acknowledges the front-page article published by the Solomon Star (Issue No. 9069, Monday 21 April 2025) titled “Parl to Meet Amidst Power Struggle.” While media commentary is an important part of a free and democratic society, the…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele delivered an inspiring message today at the opening of the Easter Conference 2025 at Kingdom Harvest Ministries in Henderson, centered on the theme “Building an Unshakable Foundation.” The conference brought together Christian leaders, pastors, and members of the…
By Alfred Pagepitu Strengthening the early warning system is key to protect vulnerable communities from extreme weather events and climate related hazards. In Solomon Islands, strengthening the early warning system has been an ongoing priority for the Solomon Islands Meteorological (MET) Services.
The Non-Resident High Commissioner of Republic of Fiji to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Jackson Bernard Nato Evans, officially presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, during a formal ceremony held at Government House on Wednesday.
A most wanted prison escapee, who escaped from Tetere Correctional Facility before Christmas last year, 2024, burnt down a dwelling house at Bokokibo on 11 April 2025.
The Building Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its Project Operations Manual (POM) Workshop on Monday at the National Statistics Office (NSO) in Honiara. Facilitated by Mr.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the establishment of its Resident Mission in Solomon Islands, upgrading its Honiara-based country office that has been active since 2008.
The Government of the Solomon Islands acknowledges the approval of the mid-term package measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by Member States of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at the conclusion of the 83rd Marine Environment Protection…
A two-day seminar on Atrocity Prevention and Responsibility to Protect (R2P) opened in Honiara yesterday, marking the first national-level collaboration between the Asia Pacific Centre of the University of Queensland, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, and the Solomon Islands…
By Alfred Pagepitu The recent landing of a mining company Emerald Mining (SI) Co. Ltd at Paraso in Western province recently has sparked debates among landowners and the Western Provincial government.
