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Western Province ready to welcome New Year 2026

By Lachlan Eddie in Gizo As New Year’s Eve arrives, people living in and around Gizo Town are flooding into the town center for last-minute shopping before returning to their respective homes to welcome the New Year 2026.

31 Dec 2025

Community development
Sirubai Voko Tribe Association Celebrates Four Major Milestones
By Aaron Szetu in Gizo The Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) marked four significant achievements yesterday during a ceremony held at Pusiju Village in South East Vella La Vella, Western Province.
4 Dec 2025
Communication
SINBIP tower at Vatoro site North Vella now on air
The Vatoro site at North Vellalavela in the Western Province is now fully operational with the successful activation of the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP tower, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ nationwide broadband expansion efforts.
24 Oct 2025
Police
RAPPP visits and engages with Tetere police and family members
Members of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Local Engaged Contractors (LECs) from the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) recently visited Tetere Police Station. The visit was to recognize the hard-working police officers and the ongoing support they receive from their families.
23 Jul 2025
Communication
SIBC’s FM 96.3 and ABC Radio Australia’s FM 107 now in Auki and surrounding communities
People in the provincial capital of Malaita Province, Auki in Solomon Islands and surrounding communities will now be able to hear the national service of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation on its FM 96.3 frequency on their transistor radios, inside their vehicles and on their mobile…
25 Sept 2024
Breaking News
‘There’s a point we will need Red Cross’ says Manuri
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society calls on the general public to respect their vehicles as they are providing much-needed services to communities during the current lockdown.
30 Aug 2021
Breaking News
‘RSIPF WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR’
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is conducting a high visibility presence to monitor a planned protest in Honiara today. Supervising Director National Response Department Inspector Elvis Manakako says the high visibility presence is to reassure the general public that the police is…
12 Aug 2021
Breaking News
Land ownership affects climate change relocations
The country’s plan to relocate communities threatened by sea level rise may face opposition from the very people who are being affected. People’s attachment to their homeland may see the older generation not likely to relocate despite the threat to their community.
18 Jan 2021
Church
SIEC Prepares for by-elections
Preparations are well underway for the North East Guadalcanal and Central Honiara constituencies by-election later this year. Chief Electoral Officer, Jane Waetara said, the Solomon Islands Electoral Office is currently planning and implementing all pre-election activities.
14 Sept 2020
Climate Change
Climate refugees; our sinking phenomenon
For many people around the world, the image of the Pacific is a tranquil utopia with white sandy beaches and palm trees, but today climate change is slowly eating up the islands.
11 Sept 2018
Elections
School Election Project rolls out
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission rolled out its School Election Project for students of Tamboko Community High School in Northwest Guadalcanal today. The program complemented the Year 8 social studies curriculum, which focused on democracy, elections, governance and leadership.
29 Aug 2017
Festivities
IRRIGILA COMMUNITY CONCLUDED FESTIVITIES
People of Irrigilla North Vella La Vella finally ended their Christmas and New Year celebration program over the weekend. The program which started on the 20th of December last year attracted more than 2,000 people from surrounding villages and island, even those from afar.
18 Jan 2017
Healthcare
BITA’AMA WOMEN CONCERNED FOR THEIR HEALTH
Bita’ama women in North Malaita are concerned their health could be affected as the only female nurse serving at the Bita’ama clinic is on leave. Only a male nurse is currently providing general clinical services, but SIBC stringer in Bita’ama John Andrew Kiri says women there are not feeling…
17 Jan 2017
Agriculture
DISASTER TEAM RETURNS 4TH FEBRUARY
The Livelihood Committee deployed to Makira Ulawa Province to conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts of the 7.8 earthquakes last month will return to Honiara on February 4th – after the assessment’s completion. This was confirmed by Chairman of the Livelihood Committee Michael Ho’ota.
16 Jan 2017
Agriculture
NDMO RECEIVED RECOVERY TOOLS FOR MAKIRA QUAKE
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock handed over farming tools and seeds to the National Disaster Management Office towards the recovery efforts on the Makira Earthquake disaster.
15 Jan 2017
Church
ARCH BISHOP CARDONE VISITED RUSSELL ISLANDS
Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone has set foot on Russell Islands, Central Islands Province as part of his inaugural visit to Catholic communities on the islands. Bishop Cardone was welcomed by Louna Catholic community yesterday ahead of his three days visit.
14 Jan 2017
People
COMMUNITIES ACKNOWLEDGED TRAFFIC POLICE
Honiara communities have acknowledged the Kukum Traffic department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for its ceaseless public effort to promote traffic rules. Speaking on behalf of the communities is Chief Peter Usi of Burns Creek community.
14 Jan 2017
Disaster
NDMO TO IMPROVE WATER SUPPLY FOR SHORTLANDS QUAKE VICTIMS
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) will help improve the water system for communities affected by the earthquake in Shortlands, Western Province.
13 Jan 2017
People
POLICE ACKNOWLEDGED COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged community support towards ensuring a peaceful celebration during the festive season. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said, though a number of arrests were made, Police was pleased to see how people behave during celebrations.
8 Jan 2017
Festivities
CRIME-FREE FESTIVE SEASON FOR RUSSELLS
People of Russell Island in Central Province have described the recent festive celebration as the “best.” They had a crime-free celebration integrated into various activities.
5 Jan 2017