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Lilo defends Solomon Islands democracy, urges responsible use of free speech

By Agnes Menanopo Minister of Finance and Treasury and Central Honiara MP, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has defended Solomon Islands’ democratic system, calling on citizens and the media to exercise freedom of expression responsibly and respect the rule of law.

1 Sept 2026

Journalists strengthen fight against fake news through Fact-Checking Training
The BBC Media Action has concluded a five-day training on verification and fact-checking for provincial-based journalists in Solomon Islands. A total of eight journalists and freelancers from Western and Malaita provinces including Honiara attended the training.
1 Aug 2026
SIBC shares Strategic Plan 2026-2030 with Prime Minister
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) Board Chairman Mr Solomon Kalu and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Johnson Honimae paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon.
7 Mar 2026
SI-PRC Relations
Solomon Islands Journalists gain International exposure through Chinese media study tour
The Six member media team on study tour to Guangdong Province, China has gained invaluable exposure to modern newsroom technologies, new media, management practices and cross-border media perspectives.
21 Nov 2025
Education
Beata Primary School students visit SIBC to learn about broadcasting
By Lachlan Eddie Grade six students from Beata Adventist Primary School at the upper Betikama in Northwest Guadalcanal constituency visited the SIBC headquarters in Honiara today.
7 Nov 2025
Media Association of Solomon Islands
Journalists to bring back knowledge from Australia to newsrooms
By Lachlan Eddie Four local journalists who are currently in Australia as part of the Solomon Islands Media Emerging Leaders Country Press Australia Placement, under the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) anticipate bringing back knowledge gained from Australian newspapers to their respective…
10 Oct 2025
PIF
Prime Minister Welcomes Pacific Media to Honiara
Honiara, Friday 5 September 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele (MP) has officially welcomed Pacific media representatives to Honiara at the opening of the Regional Media Workshop, convened by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in partnership with the Pacific Islands News…
5 Sept 2025
Media Association of Solomon Islands
Local Journalists & Radio Broadcasters complete training
By Alfred Pagepitu Local journalists and radio broadcasters have completed a Professional Etiquette and Interview Skills training in preparation for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting next week.
5 Sept 2025
Media Association of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Journalists Undergo Digital Media Training in Australia
By Lachlan Eddie Two local journalists from Solomon Islands and three journalists from Vanuatu are currently in Australia undergoing intensive Digital Boot-camp training hosted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in partnership with the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS).
13 Aug 2025
PM does not operate any personal Facebook or Twitter accounts
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to inform the public that Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele does not operate any personal Facebook or Twitter accounts.
28 Jul 2025
Media Association of Solomon Islands
Local journalists return home
By Lachlan Eddie Local journalists have returned to Solomon Islands on Sunday after eight days (1-8 June 2025) of fruitful learning experiences in Australia.
10 Jun 2025
Communication
SIBC launches new year countdown coverage in Auki
By Alfred Pagepitu in Auki The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) launched its 2025 New Year Countdown in the Malaita provincial capital, Auki yesterday. The launch means that SIBC will host its annual new year countdown in Auki via Auki 96.3 FM.
28 Dec 2024
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
Media Dialogue
7th Pacific Media Summit officially opens in Niue
The 7th Pacific Media Summit was officially opened at the village of Avatele -Liolau Grounds in Niue this evening. The summit is hosted by the Niue Media Association in collaboration with the Government of Niue, and the Pacific Islands News Association ( PINA) under the theme, “Charting a Resilient…
24 Sept 2024
Communication
SIBC celebrates 72 years of broadcasting
By Alfred Pagepitu The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) is celebrating its 72nd Anniversary of broadcasting today. This year’s event celebrates SIBC’s achievements and challenges it overcomes in fulfilling its roles to inform, educate and entertain citizens through its radio, TV and…
23 Sept 2024
Media Association of Solomon Islands
Journalists recognized for their outstanding work
By Alfred Pagepitu The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) over the weekend awarded journalists with special recognition for their outstanding work in the media industry.
22 Jul 2024
Australia
Australia donates new genset for SIBC
By Fredrick Kusu The Australian government donated a new standby generator to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) today. The standby generator costs around SBD 177, 300. The total amount including installation and other related costs is around SBD 208, 810.
27 Mar 2024
Pacific
ABC hosts inaugural Pacific Australia Media Leaders Meeting in Sydney
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Managing Director David Anderson and Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President and National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Papua New Guinea Managing Director Kora Nou on 28 February hosted 27 Chief Executive Officers, managing directors and…
2 Mar 2024
Communication
Historic launch of Right to Information in the Solomon Islands project
In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative. The project is a collaborative effort between the University of The South Pacific (USP) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) under the ‘Strengthening Anti-corruption,…
2 Feb 2024
Arts and Culture
Dreamcast works on developing TV show for children
Young writers at Dreamcast, a Honiara-based arts and social change enterprise, participated in a writing workshop at Honiara hotel, last week. In partnership with Plan International Australia, the group is developing a Children’s Television (TV) Show under the second phase of the “Story Time and…
29 Jan 2024