Solomon Islands
Broadcasting CorporationVoice of the Nation

Topic

Isabel Province

107 stories

Market Vendors Welcome New Buala Market Facility

By Eliza Kukutu Market vendors in and around Buala, Isabel Province, now have access to a more comfortable and accessible market space following the handover of the newly constructed Buala Market Building.

3 Jun 2026

Environment
Isabel Women Take Loggers to Court Over Significant Environmental and Livelihood Damage.
Although logging in Solomon Islands is considered a ‘sunset industry,’ the sun is far from setting, especially in the Hograno Highlands of Isabel Province.
8 Jan 2026
Education
Professor Luke Harmon Returns to Solomon Islands
By Mary Manelegua A Professor from the University of Idaho, United States, Dr. Luke Harmon has returned to Sir Dudley Tuti College in Kamaosi, Isabel Province, marking a significant homecoming. Harmon, a former Peace Corps volunteer, taught science at the college in 1999.
4 Sept 2025
CDF
HKH Constituency submits 2024 CDF Expenditure Report, reinforces accountability & compliance with CDF Act 2023
The Hograno-Kia-Havulei Constituency (HKHC) on Monday this week submitted its 2024 CDF Expenditure Report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), reinforcing accountability and compliance with the reporting obligation under Section 29 of the CDF Act 2023.
6 Jun 2025
UNDP Solomon Islands
Isabel Provincial Government Hands Over the New Ablution Block at Guguha Health Facility
The Isabel Provincial Government (IPG), with funding support from European Union through UNDP´s Provincial Governance and Service Delivery project handed over to the Guguha community, a transforming initiative to address the long-standing sanitation challenges at the school and community health…
3 Jun 2025
Education
Allardyce PSS took ownership of the new girls’ dormitory and ablution block
Allardyce Provincial Secondary School in Isabel Province on Thursday, 27th March 2025, took delivery of a new girl’s double-story dormitory and ablution block, creating a conducive environment for learning, personal growth, and empowerment for students.
1 Apr 2025
Aviation
Upgrades Progress for Santa Cruz Airfield
Upgrades to the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province are progressing steadily, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s aviation infrastructure.
13 Jan 2025
China - Solomon Islands Relations
PRC Donates Livelihood Materials to Isabel Province
By Alfred Pagepitu The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated livelihood materials to communities in Isabel Province at the Chinese Embassy in Honiara today. The materials include 2 computers, 40 radios, 40 portable solar power sources, 120 solar lights, and 5 boxes of fishnets.
8 Oct 2024
China - Solomon Islands Relations
MOU SIGNED BETWEEN PROVINCES OF SHANDONG AND ISABEL
Shandong Province in People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Isabel Province have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will pave the way for the establishment of sister relationship between the Provinces.
14 Jul 2024
Provincial Governments
Western and Isabel Provincial Government Executive pays courtesy call on Acting PM
Provincial Leaders of Western and Isabel Province took turns to pay courtesy calls on the Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Bradley Tovosia, on June 26th last week.
1 Jul 2024
IPG WISHES TO RETAIN LEASE OVER BINABOLI
Isabel Provincial Government (IPG) under the leadership of Premier Lawrence Hayward has in its development priorities the desire to retain the lease title of Binaboli Resthouse at Kukum.
20 Jun 2024
Provincial Governments
PM MANELE GRACED ISABEL’S 40TH SECOND APPOINTED DAY CELEBRATION
Isabel Province’s 40th Second Appointed Day celebration this year is special as the occasion was graced by the Prime Minister honorable Jeremiah Manele MP, the first son of the Province to hold the highest position of the land.
5 Jun 2024
Anti-Corruption Efforts
Isabel Province Leads in Anti-Corruption Campaign
Isabel Province is taking the lead in supporting the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) in the anti-corruption campaign in the Province.
16 Nov 2021
2019 Election
Our new Governor General is Rev. David Vunagi
Solomon Islands has a new Governor General. He is Reverend David Vunagi, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, and also becoming the first Governor General hailing from Isabel Province.
6 Jun 2019
Choiseul Province
Poachers threatens rangers after illegal Sea Cucumber harvest
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources condemned actions by poachers over the illegal harvesting of Marine Resources on the Marine Protected Island, Arnavon, Isabel province.
13 Mar 2019
Disaster
Bad weather claims two more lives
The persisting bad weather in the Solomon Islands has claimed yet another life, this time in Wanderer Bay, West Guadalcanal. Reports reaching SIBC Online said the man lost his life when trying to cross a flooded river on New Year’s Eve. His body was found on New Year’s Day.
6 Jan 2019
People
Bad weather claims one life and seven missing
Police this afternoon have confirmed one death, in a sea tragedy in Western Province. Police Media reported four people survived while three are still missing.
2 Jan 2019
Mining
First nickle shipment from San Jorge set for next year
The first shipment of nickel ore from San Jorge island in Isabel Province is expected in the first quarter of next year. Axiom’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Mount revealed. Australian miner, Axiom was granted a mining lease by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification last month.
23 Oct 2018
Choiseul Province
Only three provinces attained Unqualified Audit Opinion status since 1978
Since 1978, only three provinces have attained an Unqualified Audit Opinion status from the Office of the Auditor General in terms of their financial performance. They are Choiseul, Western and Isabel provinces.
4 Jul 2018
Church
First ever Isabel Audio Bible App launched
The Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group today launched the Bugotu New Testament Audio Bible App in Honiara. The new app can be accessed on regular phones and Smartphones using a memory card available at SITAG.
19 May 2018