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Photo: NZ HC page via Facebook On February 5, 2025, Jonathan Curr, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, presented his Letter of Introduction to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. For the occasion, High Commissioner Curr wore a Kākaku Huruhuru, a traditional Māori cloak, symbolizing New Zealand’s cultural heritage and honoring the significance of the […]

In a recent interview with Iumi Stori, a young man who chose to remain anonymous shared his frustrating experience trying the bureaucratic hurdles of obtaining documents for seasonal work. His story sheds light on a growing issue: the rising costs and inefficiencies within government services that are making life increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens.  The

The Community Benefits Sharing Project (CBSP) team has taken a significant step toward empowering local communities with the launch of livelihood training in the Belaha Zone. Recently, 29 participants successfully completed their certification in root Crop Production & Management, marking a great start in the project’s mission to enhance food security and create sustainable income

The University of Melbourne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Solomon Islands National University (SINU) during a visit to the Pacific to strengthen and expand its engagement and partnerships with key regional educational institutions. Led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), Professor Michael Wesley, the University of Melbourne delegation visited Samoa, Fiji and

This morning, around 6:00 AM, children searching for river prawns after recent heavy floods made a grim discovery at the Upper Balasuna River. They found the body of a young man, believed to be in his 20s, trapped in debris.  The body wasn’t identified for several hours. Messages were passed around regarding the body, and

Nineteen Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) organized a “JICA Japan Festival” on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at St. Nicholas Anglican College in Honiara. This event aimed to introduce Japanese culture to the students and parents, thereby fostering a deeper mutual understanding between Japan and Solomon Islands. The festival consisted of a quiz competition, Japanese dance,

The Guadalcanal Vector-Borne Disease Control Program (VBDCP) has launched its core activity for the year—the mass distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs). The campaign began at Selwyn College, following a rise in malaria cases at the school. As the first province to receive the newly arrived bednets, Guadalcanal prioritized Selwyn College as the initial recipient.

Photo source: AHCSI via Facebook (2021) This year, International Education Day will be celebrated on 13th February 2025 with the theme “AI and Education: Opportunities and Challenges”. The International Education Day falls on 24th January 2025 but the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and identified stakeholders and partners have postponed it to

A shocking incident unfolded in Lengakiki today, highlighting alarming levels of unprofessionalism and alleged corruption among government workers. A video spreading on Facebook captures the aftermath of a vehicle accident involving a woman who witnesses claimed to be drunk or hangover driving. The woman, driving a Toyota RAV4, lost control of her vehicle and crashed

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER TEN ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00PM THIS EVENING ON SUNDAY, 02nd FEBRUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING REMAIN CURRENT FOR MALAITA, CENTRAL, GUADALCANAL, MAKIRA, TEMOTU AND RENNELL/BELLONA PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROPICAL LOW IS LOCATED NEAR SOUTH OF RENNELL ISLAND, IN THE CORAL SEA. A GENERAL NORTHERLY WIND FLOW