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HONIARA, 14 August 2025 – The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) held a national workshop on August 13 to review and update the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) and Priority Pipeline. The workshop, attended by senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development partners, and NGOs, aimed to validate and prioritize major […]

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has taken another step in promoting and preserving the nation’s rich cultural heritage by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wauraha Panpipers Group. The MoU, signed today (Friday, 15 August 2025) at the Pro Vice Chancellor Corporate’s Office, Kukum Campus, establishes a mutual partnership for the provision

Auki Police and a team from the Police Response Department (PRD) have arrested 11 suspects for disturbing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bina Harbor project meeting recently in Malaita province. It was alleged that suspects armed with weapons caused disturbance and threatened people closely involved in the Bina Harbor project, which caused fear

Two senior Solomon Islands clinicians have successfully completed the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) Surgical Team Member Course held in Darwin, Australia, from 28 July to 1 August 2025. The participants – Dr Delwyn Pitakoe, Anaesthetist, and Dr Rooney Jagilly, General Surgeon – joined fellow health professionals from across Australia and the Pacific, including nine

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Councial (HCC), together with the Australia High Commission, today celebrated the milestone achievement of the reopening of the Kukum Area Health Center (AHC), which will resume clinical services on 18th August 2025. In his remarks at the reopening ceremony, Health Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora

Tuesday 12 August, Honiara – The spotlight will shine brighter than ever at this year’s ISIA Annual Congress, as the 2025 Inaugural ISIA Accounting Awards take centre stage on its closing night, August 22nd. With nominations now closed and evaluations underway, anticipation is building across the professional services community in the Solomon Islands. In a

Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Dr. Fahad Al Taffaq, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Australia, to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between Solomon Islands and the UAE. Prime Minister Manele provided an update on the Bina Harbour project, emphasizing its

Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands is entering a new era of economic opportunity as the Goldridge Mine Processing Plant Expansion Project promises to deliver significant benefits for the nation’s economy, landowners, and communities. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony today, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele described the Mine Processing Plant

The Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division within the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, has issued a warning letter to Bulk Shop regarding a misleading discrepancy between the price it displayed on a product and the price charged in the shop by the cashier. CAPCD Director Geoffrey Dan Hou’ua says discrepancies between the

Wednesday 13 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday received Mr. Xu, Deputy Commissioner of the National Immigration Administration of the People’s Republic of China, and his delegation. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two countries and explored ways to deepen cooperation in immigration, law enforcement, and security.