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HONIARA, Solomon Islands – A weather satellite image captured at 1:40 a.m. on March 4, 2025, revealed intense thunderstorm clouds over the central region, unleashing heavy rainfall that caused flash floods in parts of Honiara overnight. Social media posts on Facebook highlighted localized flooding, with residents sharing images of flooded streets and instant water pool […]

This is to inform all vehicle owners and/or mechanics responsible for broken-down vehicles located along China Town Road, Lombi Cresent Road, Gina Cresent Road, Vara Road, Vara Creek Road, Vara Cresent road, Tuvaruhu Road, and Tuvaruhu Cresent, that authorised Council officers will begin inspections and issuing notices starting Wednesday, 5 March 2025. When approached or

Letter to the Editor I am writing to express my deep concern over the reckless behaviour displayed by some local citizens on our public roads, which blatantly disregards traffic rules and safety regulations. Just today, I witnessed a group of people celebrating a traditional event, known to us as lead gele or take gele, in

Guadalcanal Premier Hon. William Atu held a meeting today with the Japanese Ambassador, H.E. Keiichi Hagiuchi, at the Guadalcanal Provincial Headquarter. During the meeting, Premier Atu warmly welcomed H.E. Hagiuchi and expressed his appreciation for the Ambassador’s courtesy visit. He also extended his congratulations on H.E. Hagiuchi’s recent appointment as Japan’s Ambassador to the Solomon

Residents of No.3 in Chinatown, Honiara, are raising alarm over the operation of side loaders in their residential area, speaking out their frustrations on social media. One resident went live on Facebook earlier this week to show the scenes. Residents are expressing growing concerns about the impact of these large vehicles on their daily lives.

Solomon Water is pleased to share that community consultations for the second phase of the Honiara Water Mains Replacement Project, a key initiative under the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (UWSSSP), have been successfully completed. This important project is expected to take two years to complete and aims to improve water reliability for

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER SIXTEEN ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON SATURDAY, 01ST MARCH 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR MOST PROVINCES. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES OVER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO AFFECT ALL PROVINCES. SUCH LOCALISED HEAVY RAIN

STRONG WIND WARNING CANCELLATION ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON SATURDAY, 01ST MARCH 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR WATERS OF RENNELL AND BELLONA PROVINCE IS NOW CANCELLED.  SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES OVER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. EXPECT NORTHWESTERLY WINDS TO REACH 20 TO 30 KNOTS OVER RENNELL

Solomon Water has plans in place to roll out new and improved Cash Water meters in 2025 as part of our commitment to providing customers with greater control over their water usage and a more convenient way to manage their bills. The first Cash Water meter rollout in 2016 faced unexpected technical faults, which affected

A significant milestone for the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) community has been achieved with the opening of the new MOI Constituency Development Office. Located on the eastern end of the Tarzan Holosivi building in Honiara, the office provides a central space for MOI constituents to engage with their representatives and address concerns. MP Paea, in