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Sports
Mataks leads the race
By Crofton Utukana Mataks Futsal Club has moved to the top of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super Futsal League standings after securing a 5-2 victory over Dawn FC in a thrilling encounter at the SIFF Futsal Court yesterday.
24 Mar 2025
Honiara City
ROAD LINE MARKINGS TO BE PAINTED FOR THE REINSTATED KUKUM HIGHWAY ROAD
The reinstatement of the Kukum Highway has reached an important milestone as the contractor, EMCO Pacific, prepares to paint road line and markings along the recently completed section.
22 Mar 2025
Makira Province
Kirakira police CPS roll out at Huro community
Officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) stationed at Kirakira have been actively engaging with the Huro community in Central Makira/Ulawa Province as part of their ongoing Crime Prevention Strategy (CPS) initiative.
22 Mar 2025
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Ongoing Consultations Underway for the Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management Project in Honiara
This month marks the continuation of vital consultations with key stakeholders for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management Project in Honiara.
22 Mar 2025
Solomon Islands
Late Sir Francis laid to rest
By Alex Dadamu The body of the country’s former Prime Minister, the late Sir Francis Billy Hilly was laid to rest at his village, Koriovuku in the Western province this afternoon. Upon arrival yesterday, the body was received and escorted by village chiefs and elders from the wharf to the church.
21 Mar 2025
Education
Noro CHS students returns after participating in JENESYS program in Japan
By Alfred Pagepitu Five students from Noro Community High School in Western Province returned to the country today after participating in the 2024 Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Program in Japan.
20 Mar 2025
RSIPF
CPLT and RSIPF Join Forces for Campus Crime Prevention Campaign in Solomon Islands
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Chinese Police Liaison Team (CPLT) recently conducted a crime prevention campaign at the G. S. FAISI Technical Vocational Education Training Centre in Honiara.
20 Mar 2025
Aviation
Arrival of New Standby Generator to Enhance Aeronautical Operations
Two new standby generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system have arrived at Honiara International Airport and will ensure continuous power to critical infrastructure supporting aeronautical operations, improving reliability and reducing power disruptions risks.
20 Mar 2025
Infrastructure
Asbestos: A critical health hazard in government residential properties
Asbestos continues to pose a significant health risk in government residential properties across Honiara and provincial centres, underscoring the need for more public health awareness.
20 Mar 2025
Infrastructure
Improvement works on the Hibiscus Avenue Road to ease traffic flow
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division has engaged local contractors to enhance the Hibiscus Avenue drainage system and road conditions, providing an alternative route to alleviate traffic congestion along the main highway from Town…
19 Mar 2025
Education
MEHRD reviews its Information Communication Technology in Education Master Plan
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has made significant progress in integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) into education.
19 Mar 2025
Solomon Islands
Premier Veo clarifies why WPG disqualified from PCDF
By Alfred Pagepitu The Western Province Premier, Hon. Billy Veo, has clarified the disqualification of the Western Provincial Government from the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) for the second time.
18 Mar 2025
Democracy
Civil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development
By Munkhtuya Altangerel, Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji As we near the end of the first quarter of 2025, civil society organisations across Solomon Islands aren’t just enduring – they’re thriving.
18 Mar 2025
Airlines
Solomon Airlines to Suspend Lomlom Flight
Solomon Airlines has advised it will be suspending flight operations immediately to Lomlom following claims relating to the western extension of Lomlom Airport.
18 Mar 2025
Infrastructure
Wale welcomes plan to revitalize PWD
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has welcomed government efforts to revitalize the Public Works Department (PWD). In a statement today, Hon Wale said revitalising the PWD was one of the things he has always encouraged successive governments to prioritize.
18 Mar 2025
Ministry of Infrastructure Development
Ministry of Infrastructure Development Applauds Upcoming Passage of National Building Standard Bill
The Architecture and Building Management Services Division (ABMSD) of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is excited to announce the anticipated passage of the National Building Standard Bill later this year.
18 Mar 2025
Court
Daniel Suidani: Court Ruling Shows Limits of Administrative Decisions
By Ian Kaukui The former Premier of Malaita province, Daniel Suidani said the recent Court’s decision on his case against the former Minister of Provincial Government, Hon Rollen Seleso shows that administrative decisions have limits.
17 Mar 2025
New Zealand
New Zealand ChildFund CEO Pays Courtesy Visit to Prime Minister Manele
The Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand ChildFund, Josie Pagani today, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP. Discussions centered on strengthening collaborative efforts in advancing community-based initiatives.
17 Mar 2025
Central Islands Province
Tulagi Hospital Unveils Major Renovation, Enhancing Healthcare Services for Central Islands Province
By Sharon Nanau The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and World Bank on Friday launched the Tulagi Hospital Renovation Project in Central Islands Province.
16 Mar 2025
Court
Ministry of Lands welcomes another court ruling against Pari Development
The Ministry of Lands Housing and Survey welcomes the High Court orders handed down on Friday 14th March 2025 which ruled in favour of the Commissioner of Lands and Registrar of Titles against Pari Development Company.
14 Mar 2025