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Central Islands Province

Central Province toughens measures to Protect WWII Relics

By Alfred Pagepitu The Central Provincial Government, led by Premier Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, is intensifying efforts to safeguard and preserve World War II relics and artifacts, warning against illegal trade and highlighting their cultural and tourism value.

1 Sept 2025

Guadalcanal Province
Man dies, another in critical condition after tampering with UXO
A man has died and another person is currently fighting for his life at the National Referral Hospital after they tampered with a World War II unexploded ordnance (UXO).
25 Dec 2021
Breaking News
NZ PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS
The New Zealand High Commission Office in Honiara, Solomon Islands held a brief war memorial ceremony at Gifu Ridge, Hill 27, near the Barana Nature Park today. This is ahead of the unveiling of the Pacific War Memorial in Pukeahu, Wellington, New Zealand tomorrow.
26 Mar 2021
Honiara City
World War II carrier wreckage found
Researchers have discovered the wreckage of World War two aircraft carrier USS Hornet inside Solomon Island waters. Allen’s Vulcan research organization set up by the late billionaire Paul Allen, has been in the country for the past months scanning the waters of the country, launching their initial…
15 Feb 2019
People
Ministry of Culture and Tourism urged to clarify stand on war relics
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Director of Culture have been urged to clarify their positions on the issue of war relics on Balalae island, Shortland Islands.
4 Jan 2019
Guadalcanal Province
Feeling stressed? Hug a tree.
Are you feeling tired, overworked and need a place where you can breathe fresh oxygen and hug a tree? Well maybe not literally. But there is a place where you can gaze upon as many trees as you want. The Memorial Garden next to the Hendersen International airport is the first place you will notice
28 Jun 2018
Solomon Islands
Fear World War II relics might never return
There is concern that recently extracted World War II relics at Balalae Island in the Short land islands of the Western Solomons might never return to the island.
27 Jun 2018
Guadalcanal Province
World War Two records inscribed in Asia and Pacific register
World War Two records kept at the National Archives of Solomon Islands have been inscribed in the Memory of the World for Asia and Pacific register. Set up in 1998, Memory of the World for Asia and the Pacific register is the regional forum for UNESCO’s global memory of the world programme.
20 Jun 2018
Honiara City
Police destroy dangerous projectile near White River market
The Police Explosive ordnance disposal,EOD, team this morning destroyed a US 5 inch MK35 High explosive projectile near the White River Market, West Honiara.
20 Feb 2018
People
‘Unsung WWII hero’ Aubrey Kirkpatrick dies at 102
Those who knew Aubrey Kirkpatrick describe him as an unsung war hero and a regular at the Grand Ole Opry who rubbed elbows with Elvis Presley and other legendary artists.
16 Feb 2018
Solomon Islands
Paying respects in the world’s largest maritime grave site – Iron Bottom Sound
It was a vastly different scene last time Bill Quinn was on an Australian Navy ship outside Honiara. It was back in 1942, in the midst of WWII, and what is now a bustling capital city with a population of more than 80,000 was nothing more than jungle and coconut trees. The then 19-year-old was
11 Aug 2017
Awards/Recognitions
Battle of Guadalcanal veteran back at old stomping ground
“This place hasn’t changed a great deal since we fought here” Those were the words from 91 year old Battle Guadalcanal war veteran Harold William Berg while looking across the former battle ground of Bloody Ridge.
8 Aug 2017
Guadalcanal Province
US General says Guadalcanal a ‘holy land’ for US armed forces
“This is our holy land” The words of US General Robert Neller echoed around the US memorial this morning, as hundreds of US, Australian and New Zealand troops, scores of tourists and local Solomon Islanders looked on.
7 Aug 2017
Solomon Islands
‘It’s our war too’ local historian urges Solomon Islanders to learn about WWII
A local leader of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust has urged Solomon Islanders to learn about the country’s role in WWII. Annie Kwai, executive officer of the Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust, said Solomon Islanders needed to realise it was “our war too” and understand the critical…
6 Aug 2017
Solomon Islands
90-year-old Jack Maeraunga remembers the Battle of Savo Island – he was there
It was the first major naval battle of the Battle of Guadalcanal, and Jack Maeraunga remembers it well. The 90-odd year-old – he is unsure of his actual age – was on Savo Island when the battle, which kick-started the the naval campaign during the Battle of Guadalcanal, took place.
5 Aug 2017
Solomon Islands
Thousands to hit Honiara for Battle of Guadalcanal 75th Anniversary
Thousands of US, Australian and New Zealand Navy personnel as well as hundreds of war tourists are expected in Honiara next week for a range of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal. It comes as a new memorial to honour the US Raiders’ Association was this week erected on
28 Jul 2017
Communities
CONDITIONS MAY DICTATE WWII PROJECTILES DISPOSAL: POLICE
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast has said the disposal of explosive remnants from the Second World War depends entirely on the conditions of the projectiles. Mr.
4 Oct 2016
Australia
3.5 TONNES OF WWII MUNITIONS HAULED AT HELLS POINT
An Australian clearance dive team has hauled in over 3.5 tonnes of WWII munitions from the water at Hells Point in Guadalcanal. A media statement said the Operation Render Safe has found 82 United States 155 millimetres high explosive projectiles covered in barnacles near Alligator Creek.
1 Oct 2016
Australia
RSIPF UNDERWATER EXPLOSIVES CLEARANCE CAPABILITY BOOSTED
A team of Royal Australian Navy clearance divers is partnering with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on Guadalcanal to enhance the underwater clearance capability of the Solomon team.
28 Sept 2016
Anniversaries
WAR MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTRE PLANNED: TOZAKA
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers Board of Trustees and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Milner Tozaka has announced, a war museum and research centre is being planned to be built at the National University.
8 Aug 2015