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Colourful float parade set to highlight 48th Independence Anniversary celebrations

The annual independence anniversary float parade on 7 July is anticipated to be one of the key highlights of this year’s celebration. Introduced 3 years ago, the float parade through the Honiara main street from both ends of the city will feature Government Ministries, Corporate Organisations,…

30 Jun 2026

Choiseul Province
Honiara-based Lauru community hosts Hard Talk ahead of 35th Second Appointed Day celebrations
By Alfred Pagepitu The Honiara-based Lauru community of Choiseul Province gathered today at the National Museum Auditorium in Honiara for a “Hard Talk” program ahead of the province’s 35th Second Appointed Day anniversary on 25th February in Honiara.
24 Feb 2026
Government
50th Independence Anniversary National Taskforce appointed
The National Government has formally appointed members of the National Taskforce to spearhead preparations for the Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028.
24 Feb 2026
Solomon Islands turns 47
By Mary Idu Burumaea Solomon Islands today, marked its 47th Independence Anniversary. The event started with a parade starting at Town Council from the West side and Henderson on the east, to the National Stadium where the official program was held.
7 Jul 2025
Artists
Prime Minister officially opens 2025 National Trade Fair
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair, describing it as a vital platform for economic growth, community empowerment, and rebuilding national pride.
2 Jul 2025
47th Independence Anniversary preparations begin
The national government is beginning preparations for the 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on July 7 this year. A Government Organising Committee headed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with support from other line Ministries began the…
29 May 2025
Solomon Islands
Solomon Airlines, Travel Solomons, and Tourism Solomon unite to launch the Flysolomons Peace Marathon 2025
Solomon Airlines, Tourism Solomons, and Travel Solomons are proud to jointly announce the highly anticipated return of the Flysolomons Peace Marathon, set to take place on 30 August 2025 in Honiara.
10 Apr 2025
Banks
New $40 note to be introduced before independence anniversary.
The date for the launching and unveiling of the new forty-dollar note will be made known soon. The Manager Currency and Banking within the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Mr Joe Vasuni confirmed today. Mr Vasuni said the date was not yet fixed but plans were in placed to conduct the launch and the
26 Jun 2018
Culture
WWII site Bloody Ridge to be declared national park
The Solomon Islands Government is set to declare the famous World War II site Bloody Ridge in Central Guadalcanal a national park next month. It was declared by the permanent sectary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Andrew Nihopara, who said all plans were now in progress.
17 Jul 2017
Diplomacy
MAELANGA CONGRATULATED MALAYSIA ON 59th ANNIVERSARY
Solomon Islands Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has sent greetings to the Government and People of Malaysia on the Occasion of its 59th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
4 Sept 2016
Church
RUAVATU MARKED ASSUMPTION OF MARY
Ruavatu Catholic Parish in Northeast Guadalcanal celebrated the feast day of the Assumption of Mary over the weekend. The program began with a vigil mass celebration on Saturday and the feast day celebration on Sunday.
17 Aug 2016
Development
SIIPHRAA SUPPORTED CALLS TO DEVELOP MALAITA PROVINCE
The Solomon Islands Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) supports the call by the National Malaita Fundraising Committee for all Malaitans to contribute to the development of the Malaita Provincial Chamber.
16 Aug 2016
Development
MALAITANS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL: PM SOGAVARE
Malaitans have great potential to further contribute to the national economy if they work together in opening their land for development. This is among core messages from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare attending the Malaita Provincial Second Appointed Day celebrations in Auki this morning.
15 Aug 2016
Government
GOV’T MINISTERS ATTENDED MAKIRA’s SECOND APPOINTED DAY
Two Ministers of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government are in Kirakira to attend the Makira Ulawa Province’s 32 Second Appointed Day which has been shifted to Friday.
4 Aug 2016
Makira/Ulawa Province
MAKIRA ULAWA PROVINCIAL DAY TODAY
Today is Makira Ulawa Province’s Second Appointed Day. The theme for this year’s celebrations is “Harmonizing Co-existence and contributing to nation building.” Provincial Premier Stanley Siapu says the province will celebrate its day at the provincial capital Kirakira on Friday.
4 Aug 2016
Guadalcanal Province
GOV’T CALLED ON TO LEAD MEANINGFUL RECONCILIATION
Premier for Guadalcanal Province Anthony Veke has called on the national government to lead a meaningful national reconciliation and healing process that is not propagated. Premier Veke made the statement in his speech to mark the Guadalcanal Province 32nd Appointed Day, Monday this week. Mr.
4 Aug 2016
Funds
2013-2014 PCDF ASSESSMENT REPORT OUT SOON
The 2013-2014 assessment results of the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) will be released shortly. Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga made the comments in his keynote address at the Guadalcanal 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations yesterday.
3 Aug 2016
National Events
RENBEL PROVINCE MARKED 2nd APPOINTED DAY
Rennell and Bellona Province celebrates its Second Appointed Day today. Renbel Provincial Premier, Hon Collin Singamona says events today are staged at Hutuna Village, east Rennell.
25 Jul 2016
Malaita Province
POLICE COMMISSIONER ATTENDS RAMSI’s 13th ANNIVERSARY
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast will attend RAMSI’s 13th Anniversary celebrations in Pululaha, Small Malaita tomorrow. The Police Commissioner confirmed his attendance at his weekly media conference yesterday.
24 Jul 2016
Australia
RAMSI TO CELEBRATE 13 YEARS AT PULULAHA, SMALL MALAITA
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will celebrate its 13th Anniversary at the Yam Cultural Festival in Afio, Small Malaita. SIBC’s Moddie Nanau reports, MP for Small Malaita Rick Hou extends the invitation to RAMSI to celebrate its Anniversary at the festival.
22 Jul 2016