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BRED Bank Solomon has once again supported the annual Honiara Hash House Harriers (HHHH) Bloody Ridge Memorial Run, an event honouring the historic World War II battle that changed the course of the war and remembering all lives lost or affected. This year’s run carried extra significance as it coincided with the 80th anniversary of […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has emphasised that with sound policies and effective management, trade can be a powerful engine for economic growth, poverty reduction, long-term development, and enhanced resilience for Solomon Islands. Minister Agovaka made the statement while chairing the 17th National Trade and Development Council (NTDC)

Honiara, Solomon Islands — Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, has announced new changes to services at its Honiara International Airport office, effective Monday, 11 August 2025. From this date, the Airport Biosecurity office will no longer issue phytosanitary certificates for betelnut and mustard stick. Instead, it will focus on:

Started yesterday, August 12th, the NRH Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department will enter Emergency Mode due to ongoing renovations in the Labour Ward. The ceiling in the Labour Ward is at immediate risk of collapse, posing significant safety concerns for both patients and staff. As a result, Emergency Mode has been implemented, primarily due to limited

Monday 11 August 2025, Honiara, Solomon Islands – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, during his press conference on Friday 8 August, confirmed that preparations are well underway for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), which will be held in Honiara in September 2025. The official logo and theme for the meeting have been

Acting Governor General, Hon. Patterson J Oti today received the Letter of Credence from His Excellency Dr Fahad Obaid Mohamed Altafagg Almarashda, accrediting him as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Solomon Islands. In formally welcoming Ambassador Almarashda, the Acting Governor General conveyed on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III,

A group of doctors, nurses, and allied health staff from the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in the Solomon Islands are currently participating in specialist training at Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University(AHGMU) in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China. This intensive clinical attachment spans from June 26th to September 23rd, 2025, and involves a total of nine

The U.S. Embassy in Honiara has congratulated Frank Baraka Arebaio on being awarded a prestigious Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship. Frank will travel to the United States to pursue studies in Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Embassy extended its best wishes for an enriching and rewarding academic journey, encouraging him to stay connected

The design phase for the Malaita Roads Improvement commenced on May 16, 2025, marking a pivotal milestone in the Solomon Islands’ commitment to enhancing rural road infrastructure under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), this initiative is set

[Regional News] FFA Members are in Tonga for the 21st Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Scientific Committee, running from 13–21 August 2025. Ahead of the meeting, members have been holding preparatory discussions to finalise their positions and strategies. The session’s agenda includes reviewing tuna fisheries in the Western, Central,