New Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) data shows the destination attracted a total of 1318 visitors in the first month of the year, a 13.4 percent increase over the 1162 figure achieved in January 2023.
By Alex Dadamu A group of enthusiastic young girls from the Tuvaruhu community in Central Honiara is changing the game on how single-use plastic waste is reused.
For over 10 years, the Rotary Club of Mackay North in Queensland Australia has continued to raise funds and gather medical and schooling supplies to sent to Western Province under their Solomon Islands Western Province support project.
The Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) facilitated the first Technical Working Committee meeting for the introduction of a Product Stewardship Scheme (PSS) for the Solomon Islands.
Regional law enforcement officers were among the 12 officers who graduated at Hells Point in Honiara on International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) level 1 on Thursday 28 March 2024.
Australia is pleased to hand over critical information and communications technology equipment to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to carry out its mandate to deliver an independent, fair and effective prosecution service.
By Sharon Nanau The process of printing ballot papers for the 17 April joint election is underway in Australia. Speaking at a talk back show Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Anisi announced that the first batch of ballot papers are already in the printing process.
The Tina River Hydropower Development Project has a new Project Manager with the appointment of former Solomon Power CEO, Pradip Verma. With over 25 years of professional project management experience in large infrastructure projects, Pradip brings a wealth of expertise to the team and is looking…
The Gounasu Community in North Malaita has completed a week-long Disaster Evacuation Centre Management Training (ECMT), equipping them to respond effectively to any natural disasters that may occur in their area.
The upgrading of Noro Road is set to begin soon with community consultation currently underway. The upgrading of Noro Roads is supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) has come out to remind political parties and candidates for 2024 synchronized election on requirements to obtain permits for any election campaign rally or float parade.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is urging the good citizens of Solomon Islands to celebrate Easter in a meaningful way. Police will be doing normal police presence in communities and erecting checkpoints in some parts of Guadalcanal and Honiara City over the weekend.
There has been a lot of public comments in relation to the current caretaker government’s decision to secure and buy-back the full ownership of the Levers Solomon’s Limited (LSL) along with its subsidiary, the Russell Islands Plantation Limited (RIPEL) and return the rights to decide how these two…
By Sharon Nanau The World Bank warns the country of possible brain drain issues in the future if the Labour Mobility Scheme (LMS) is not carefully managed.
By Fredrick Kusu The Australian government donated a new standby generator to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) today. The standby generator costs around SBD 177, 300. The total amount including installation and other related costs is around SBD 208, 810.
Labour Solutions Australia (LSA) operations manager Mr. Dave Comrie and National Health Executive Mrs. Lee Cheesman visited Honiara to meet with stakeholders and build on their Health Business plan with Solomon Island workers. Mr. Comrie and Mrs.
The Catholic Church of Solomon Islands marked a significant moment on Monday as it hosted its annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Holy Cross. His Grace Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP presided over the Holy Mass, joined by 15 brother priests from across the diocese and one deacon.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands Vella Office is currently partnering with the Ward Development Committee (WDC) of Bilua Ward 8 in South Vela, Western Province, to implement a sanitation program.
By Sharon Nanau The Australian government delivered 40 projects worth more than SBD 8.7 million under its Australian Community Partnership Grant to their recipients on Friday. These projects aimed at improving the livelihood in rural communities.
By Sharon Nanau A monitoring process is in place to ensure certain business activities that are reserved for locals are not operated by foreigners. In compliance with the relevant business regulations, the Business, Monitoring, Joint Agency Committee (BMJAC) has been established to monitor reserved…
