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Solomon Ports launches shipping schedule hub App, a new era of digital maritime services

The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (Solomon Ports) has officially launched its first-ever ‘Shipping Schedule Hub App’, a revolutionary digital platform designed to provide the public with real-time information on domestic shipping vessel movements across Solomon Islands.

29 Jun 2026

Choiseul Province
MCA launches second telecenter in Choiseul
By Lachlan Eddie The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) launched a second telecenter pilot project at Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School in Choiseul Province yesterday.
9 Dec 2025
Communication
MCA Launches Million-Dollar Telecenter for Malaita
By Lachlan Eddie The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) on Tuesday launched Malaita Province’s Telecenter at Malu’u Station in the Northern Region, marking a significant milestone in Solomon Islands’ digital transformation.
4 Dec 2025
New ICT Assistant Program Driving Digital Transformation across all Provinces
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), through its flagship Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP) and with support from the World Bank’s Integrated Economic and Community Resilience (IEDCR) Project, has launched a nationwide initiative to embed…
3 Dec 2025
Climate Change
Solomon Islands Joins UN Effort to Advance Climate Innovation Across Small Island States
About 15 representatives from small island nations, including Solomon Islands, now have access to practical climate technology tools, capacity-building opportunities, and collaborative platforms as the first-ever Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Forum for NDE convenes in Brisbane, Australia,…
2 Dec 2025
Communication
Solomon Islands Government welcomes launch of Adamasia Submarine Cable Project
The Solomon Islands Government this week welcomed the official launch of the Adamasia Submarine Cable Project, a major step forward in strengthening the nation’s digital connectivity and resilience. The launch was witnessed by Prime Minister Hon.
20 Nov 2025
MNPDC Minister joined panel discussion on global partnership for assistive technology
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, was a panellist at a high-level panel discussion on global partnership for Assistive Technology (AT) while attending the Second World Summit for Social Development that concluded in Doha,…
12 Nov 2025
Education
SIG lauds Woodford Solobot Team
By Lachlan Eddie The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has acknowledged the Woodford International School robotics team for winning the fourth place in the recent international robotics competition held in Panama, Central America.
7 Nov 2025
Communication
Prime Minister Manele commends Huawei for advancing digital development in Solomon Islands and the Pacific
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has expressed profound gratitude for Huawei’s contributions to digital development in the Solomon Islands and across the wider Pacific region.
30 Apr 2025
Government
PITA DELEGATES GATHER IN HONIARA FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND EXPO 2025
Executives, members, and associate members of the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) have converged in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for the Association’s 29th Annual General Meeting, Annual Business Forum, and Expo 2025.
29 Apr 2025
Education
Woodford International School to represent Solomon Islands at 2024 First Global Challenge in Greece
Woodford International School will once again represent Solomon Islands at the 2024 First Global Challenge set to be hosted in Athens, Greece from the 26th to 29th September.
16 Sept 2024
Australia
Cable work set to commence
The Australian and Solomon Islands’ Governments are pleased to announce, the installation of the Coral Sea Cable will commence this weekend in Solomon Islands.
10 Jul 2019
Australia
Getting there: Mapping the route next
Solomon Islands and Australian Governments are well underway in delivering high speed Internet to Solomon Islands. The Coral Sea Cable System will connect Honiara to Sydney, and the Solomon Islands Domestic Network will link Honiara with Auki, Noro and Taro.
18 Oct 2018
FIFA
FISHERIES E-REPORTING & MONITORING IMPLEMENTED SOON
A new E-Reporting and E-monitoring project on fishing activities within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone will be implemented next year. This was part of the MOU signing between the World Wild Life Fund-WWF and Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association -PITIA recently.
29 Sept 2016
Communication
ICTSU TO IMPROVE ITS CONNECTIVITY IN TOWN
The Information Communication Technological Support Unit (ICTSU) under the Ministry of Finance and Treasury is looking to improve its connectivity to all government ministries in the country.
19 Sept 2016
Government
PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHED IT SOCIETY OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Information Technology Society of Solomon Islands (ITSSI). A statement by the Office of the Prime Minister says the establishment of the organization provides an excellent opportunity for the Government to obtain its professional views on the…
23 Aug 2016
Investment
DISCUSSIONS ON UNDERSEA CABLE UNDERWAY
Discussions are underway for the Solomon Oceanic Cable Company (SOCC) to commence laying its undersea cable. Chair of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Board Peter Boyers confirmed during the announcement of a 10 percent crediting rate for SINPF members recently.
3 Jul 2016
Meteorology
NEW TINGOA MET STATION TO BE COMMISSIONED
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) will next week commission its manned weather station in Tingoa, Rennell Bellona province. Being the first to be officially commissioned in the province, it will provide vital weather information both for the country, the region, and the world.
15 Jun 2016
Australia
OZI & SIG DEVELOP NEW PROJECT AND MAPPING SYSTEM
An Australian Government Science Agency team is pooling resources with the National Government on the development of a new ‘project and mapping’ storage system.
3 Jun 2016
Laws
WHO ASSISTS RSIPF PROCURE FIRST BREATHALYZER
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is assisting the Royal Solomon Islands Police procure the country’s first breathe analysis equipment. Police Commissioner Frank Prendagast says the Ministry of Justice has come onboard to develop the legislation to underpin the use of the device.
13 Feb 2016