Police have checked 380 vehicles during a traffic operation over the weekend. The operation is part of the preparation for the Pacific Games. Director National Traffic Department Superintendent William Foufaka said 22 vehicles were checked while 21 suspects were arrested during the operation.
Honiara residents and visitors gearing up for the Pacific Games are in for a cultural treat, as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism joins hands with the Sol2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee(GOC) to present the “Iumi Wan Festival.” This vibrant cultural celebration will take place from…
The provision of electricity has been unreliable and at extremely excessive cost over many years since independence. Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale highlighted in Parliament during his debate speech on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2023 today.
The China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) handed over sets of solar lights to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Department on 17 October 2023 at the Kukum traffic office in Honiara.
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, is delighted to introduce an exciting event known as “IUMI WAN DRESS SHOW – The Quest for the Hapi Isles National Dress,” a part of the Cultural Programme for Sol2023 Pacific Games – “IUMI WAN FESTIVAL.” This event marks the…
On 17 October, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare joined the High Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia for a groundbreaking ceremony in Seghe to mark the start of upgrade works at the Seghe Airfield. The Minister of Communications and Aviation Hon.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has arrived in Beijing for the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
Member of Parliament for the East Are Are Constituency Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr. said that people of his constituency continue to experience the positive impact of its labour mobility partnership with Canada. Hon.
Prime Minister and Minister responsible for the 2023 Pacific Games Hon. Manasseh Sogavare launched the 2023 Pacific Games tickets today. Launching the tickets at Our Telekom’s Point Cruz Office, Prime Minister Sogavare said, the 17th (XVII) chapter of the Pacific Games is coming to our shores in a…
The 1st High Level Meeting for Archipelagic Island States (AIS) concluded in Bali, Indonesia with a Leaders Declaration. The meeting was Chaired by the President of Indonesia, Mr Joko Widodo and attended by a number of Heads of States/Government, Ministers and senior government officials.
National history maker in Tennis, Michael Patrick Leong encourages athletes to be visionary sports men and women. Leong, who in 2004 became the first Solomon Islander to appear at Wimbledon, encouraged all athletes to have a vision of how they want to see their future as sports men and women of…
On October 15, International Day of Rural Women is being recognised around the world bringing attention to the unique challenges faced by women in rural communities.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has raised concerns that the process of applying for a bank account has become an obstacle for many Solomon Islanders.
The government and people of Australia are once again acknowledged for their contribution to the Pacific Games 2023 with a sum of 14.9 million dollars used to refurbish classrooms at Solomon Islands National University (SINU).
More than 20 Women and girls in West Makira Constituency are now able to manage small businesses, thanks to the Matavale Women’s Association in organizing a Small Business Management training recently.
Two more leaf huts were opened at the Tetere Police Station in North Guadalcanal and Henderson Police station in East Honiara last week. The new huts will provide a neutral space where community members can safely meet and resolve issues.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP has congratulated the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji on the occasion of their 53rd Independence Anniversary.
The Ministry of Women, Youth, and Family Affairs (MWYFA), in partnership with the National Statistic Office and the International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA), officially launched the Equality Insights Rapid Survey 2022 Report on Tuesday.
Solomon Islanders participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme will soon be able to bring immediate family members over to Australia under the PALM scheme family accompaniment pilot scheduled for launch in 2024.
Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) Mr. Jiang Jiang paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP today.
