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Police confirm three missing persons from Choiseul found safe in Isabel Province

Taro police have confirmed that three individuals who were reportedly missing on Sunday, 5 April 2026, during the Tropical Cyclone (TC) Maila in Wagina have been found safe in Isabel Province.

11 Apr 2026

Domestic Violence
Cabinet paper for Seif Ples formalization coming
By LACHLAN EDDIE The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Service (MPNSCS) is working to formalize the establishment of Seif Ples and will prepare a Cabinet paper to secure top-level government recognition.
17 Jun 2025
Education
Minister Hon. Leokana highlights key workforce the country needs
Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Hon. Tozen Leokana has stated that the country needs critical thinkers, scholars, educators, policy makers and stakeholders who can get the best ideas and translate them into practical actions.
20 Jun 2024
Elections
Care-taker government responsibilities
As a care- taker government, it is important to note that the care- taker government will not engage in any major policy decisions. This is crucial to understand and comprehend given that at this time as a country we have a care- taker Prime Minister and care- taker ministers to take us to the…
2 Feb 2024
Government
PS Viulu represents SI at UNPFII 22ND Session in New York
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr. Samson Viulu is representing the Solomon Islands Government at the twenty second session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) as head of delegation in New York this week.
27 Apr 2023
Government
MRD Embarks on a New Rural Development Policy
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is currently working on establishing the first ever Solomon Islands Constituency Development Policy. The constituency development policy will assist the ministry as the main conduit for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to address some of the issues on;…
4 Aug 2022
Agriculture
MAL & stakeholders review National Agriculture and Livestock Policy
A two-day review on the National Agriculture and Livestock policy gets underway at the B-17 Dive resort, Northwest Guadalcanal, starting today Tuesday 26 July, 2022.
26 Jul 2022
Development
MRD undergo fundamental reforms
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is undertaking fundamental reforms to keep up with change amidst increasing demands for better service delivery to all Solomon Islanders.
15 Nov 2021
Breaking News
Motion to oust Suidani set for next month
A Motion of No Confidence to oust embattled Malaita premier Daniel Suidani has been set for early next month, October 2021. The Malaita Non-Executive Group (NEG) told SIBC News in an exclusive interview yesterday that they no longer have trust and confidence in Premier Suidani.
19 Sept 2021
Conferences
Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well regionally
Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well in the regional Pacific Islands and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) compared to other Pacific Islands countries.
6 Sept 2021
Breaking News
MFMR will strictly monitor the harvesting of Endangered Beche-de-mer Species
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) have warned the general population of the Solomon Islands of the endangered species of Beche-de-mer.
2 Sept 2021
Breaking News
CABINET APPROVES LAND RESTITUTION POLICY
The National Government through the Cabinet has recently approved a Land Restitution Policy. The policy aims to pave the way for traditional landowning tribes to directly benefits from their alienated lands.
5 Aug 2021
Breaking News
Government transfers 97 PE Land Titles to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government
The National Government has officially transferred 97 Perpetual Estate land titles held by the government to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government. In a brief official transfers ceremony, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the announcement during the Makira Ulawa Provincial Second Appointed Day…
5 Aug 2021
Agriculture
Rural Farmers calls for regular monitoring of invasive pests
Rural Farmers has called on the government to re-establish Agriculture sub-stations across the country to keep track on Agriculture activities, as well as to monitor the spread of invasive pests like Giant African snail and coconut rhinoceros beetle.
20 Jul 2021
Breaking News
Telecommunications Amendment Bill 2021 put on hold
The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) hearing into the Telecommunications (amendment) Bill 2021 has been put on hold due to certain legal and policy issues. BLC Chair Hon John Maneniaru explains, the bill in its current form has errors that require further amendments. Mr.
16 Jul 2021
Breaking News
Lockdown Orders by the Prime Minister is Legally Valid Under the Constitution, High Court Ruled
The High Court recently ruled that the lockdown orders made by the Prime Minister under the COVID-19 Emergency Powers are legally valid under the constitution. The Court made the ruling in the case of Denis Mitoro Vs REGINA last Wednesday.
5 Jul 2021
Aid
SBD$1.5 billion Infrastructure Subsidiary Agreement signed
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have signed a ten-year 250-million Australian dollars (SBD 1.5 billion ) Subsidiary Agreement for an Infrastructure Development Program in the country.
26 Jun 2021
Breaking News
“NO URGENCY IN EXTENDING THE LIFE OF PARLIAMENT” SOGAVARE
The proposed policy to extend the life of the current Parliament house would go through proper processes and it will not be rushed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare clarified the matter, in response to a question by Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Peter Kenilorea Junior on whether or not the…
28 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Views on the Proposed Five-Year Term for Parliament
“Three years would be too short, and five years would be too long” Dr. Nanau Opposition Group cautions the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) on its proposed move to extend the current term of parliament from four to five years.
28 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Turtle harvesting ground turned into a safe sanctuary
What used to be a turtle slaughtering ground for a coastal community in the Solomon Islands in the past is now a safe sanctuary for the leatherback, the largest sea turtle species on earth.
2 Apr 2021