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Central Province Marks 45th Second Appointed Day with Renewed Call for Development

By Andreana Kole The Central Islands Province celebrated its 45th Second Appointed Day on 29 June 2026 under the theme, “Empowering Transformations, Resourcing our Future.” The historic event was held in the provincial capital, Tulagi and brought together national and provincial leaders, government…

30 Jun 2026

Rural livelihood
Tulagi Women Unite in Celebration of International Rural Women’s Day
By Chris Alex More than 400 women from across Tulagi’s five zones, along with community members, gathered to celebrate the International Rural Women’s Day, a first-of-its-kind event for Tulagi Ward. The event, held in Tulagi, was graced by the Central Provincial Government Premier, Hon.
17 Oct 2025
Culture
Central Province toughens measures to Protect WWII Relics
By Alfred Pagepitu The Central Provincial Government, led by Premier Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, is intensifying efforts to safeguard and preserve World War II relics and artifacts, warning against illegal trade and highlighting their cultural and tourism value.
1 Sept 2025
CIP signs partnership agreement with Win Win Company for investment program.
By Ian Kaukui The Central Islands Provincial Government has signed a partnership agreement with the Win Win Company, as part of an investment program for the province. Speaking to SIBC News, Member of Provincial Assembly for Lavukala ward in Russell Islands, Hon.
21 Aug 2025
Provincial Governments
Hon. Sagupari elected the new Premier of CIP
By Alfred Pagepitu The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 2 in Central West Ngella, Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, has been elected as the new Premier of Central Islands Province (CIP).
11 Jun 2025
Health
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
Salini Is CIP New Premier
By Alex Dadamu Central Islands Provincial assembly has elected, Michael Salini as their new premier. Speaker Francis Moore confirmed to SIBC News immediately after the election that Mr Salini polled 9 votes while the other candidate, Polycarp Galaigu polled 4 votes during the premier’s election…
8 May 2024
Audit Report
Central Province lauds for clean Audit Report
Central Islands Province becomes the second Province to achieve a historic milestone in financial accountability, joining Isabel Province. This was announced by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening after the Auditor General of Solomon Islands issued a clean sheet…
5 Apr 2020
Corruption
Last chance for Wong
The prosecution has been given one last chance to bring its key witness Albert Wong from Australia to testify in the trial of former Savo-Russell MP, Dickson Mua.
11 Feb 2019
Laws
Fourth pirate suspect arrested
Police yesterday arrested a fourth suspect of the recent robbery at sea between Ngella and Guadalcanal last month. So far this is the fourth suspect arrested by police in relation to the robbery incident which occurred on the 20th of January.
7 Feb 2019
Government
Central province tops PCDF qualification for 2018/2019
Central Islands Province has bounced back from bottom to the top- meeting all eight minimum conditions of the Provincial Capacity Development Funds (PCDF) for 2018/2019. The province was disqualified to access the 2015/2016 Provincial Capacity Development Funds.
24 Oct 2018
Rennell/Bellona Province
Malaita pulls out from Solomon Games 2018
Malaita Province has announced its withdrawal from the Solomon Games 2018. Provincial Sports Coordinator for Malaita, Eddie Omokirio formally announced it late yesterday.
18 Oct 2018
Government
Govt progresses RIPEL revitalization strategy
The government strategy to revitalize RIPEL operations has now expanded into a cross sectoral approach to create investment opportunities in the Russell Islands.
8 Oct 2018
Health
Tulagi hospital has a doctor
Tulagi hospital in Central Islands Province finally has its own medical doctor after years of waiting and advocating for one. She is Dr Lydia Ipulu who will leave for Tulagi tomorrow.
7 Oct 2018
Laws
Four people drown at sea
Four people are confirmed to have died at sea while travelling from Toa to Burungia Village in the Central Province yesterday in a motorised boat. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent Patricia Leta said the four people died when their boat sank in rough seas.
16 Aug 2018
Chiefs
Prospecting license for mining in Ngella under dispute
The process to attain a prospecting license for mining in Ngella, Central Islands Province has been disputed. Last month the Solfish Company, Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ngella House of Chiefs and Ngella Tribal Leaders signed a Surface Access Agreement to conduct a mining prospecting at…
15 Aug 2018
Government
Central Islands Province appointed day tomorrow
Central Islands Province will mark it’s 37th second appointed day tomorrow and preparations are currently underway in all provincial wards and the capital, Tulagi. ‘Advancing Rural Economic Growth through Meaningful Planing and Partnership with Stakeholders’ is this year’s theme.
28 Jun 2018
Choiseul Province
First Poverty Maps for Solomon Islands launched
The first ever Solomon Islands Poverty Maps have indicated there are significant pockets of poverty across the central part of Solomon Islands. Small-area estimates suggested that wards in Honiara City have above average rates of poverty, with the Naha and Vohukesa wards identified as having the…
27 Jun 2018
Police
Five people missing at sea near Russell Islands.
Search continues today for a missing boat at Russell Islands with five people on board. Police Commissioner Mathew Varley told local Journalists, an incident report was received on Wednesday and Police conducted a search straightaway.
1 Jun 2018
Health
Tulagi Hospital without doctor for 5 years now
Tulagi Hospital in Central Islands Province has been operating without a medical Doctor for nearly five years now. The Hospital’s Director Nursing Mr. Jacob Manegharu told SIBC. Mr.
29 May 2018