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The Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) has demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency and accountability under the Constituency Development Funds Act 2023 by submitting its financial acquittal report to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) last Friday. Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Walter Havimei presented the report to Permanent Secretary John Niroa Misite’e. The report details the financial […]

The East Are’are Constituency (EAC) Office recently organized a two-day workshop covering areas of constituency governance and processes. This is in relation to the implementation of the new Constituency Development Funds Act 2023 (CDF Act 2023).  Held in Honiara, the objective of the workshop was to help constituency workers and leaders to understand and familiarise

Tuesday 29 July 2025, Auckland, New Zealand –  Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially commenced his visit to New Zealand with an engagement at the Auckland Fish Market, where he visited Sanford Limited, New Zealand’s oldest and largest seafood company. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Hon. Claudius Tei’ifi, Member of Parliament for West

Work on four vital bridges in Malaita Province is progressing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). These strategic infrastructure investments aim to enhance transport connectivity and bolster climate resilience across Malaita. The new Su’u Harbour, Bira,

HONIARA, 29 July 2025 – The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) announces robust export performance for coconut and cocoa products in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting renewed momentum in the rural economy. Key highlights include: • Copra exports: 2,910.77 metric tons at an average price of USD 856 per ton, generating SBD 19.9 million.

Honiara, Solomon Islands – In a move to ensure fair and affordable pricing in local markets, the Honiara City Council (HCC) Trade and Commerce Standing Committee has officially approved a standard price of $10 per parcel of cabbage sold at all HCC-managed markets. The decision comes in response to mounting concerns from the public over

Honiara, Solomon Islands – A routine fishing trip turned into a chilling encounter when Hon. Ben Maenu’u, a seasoned fisherman and navigator, discovered a mysterious boat adrift near Ramos Island between Malaita and Isabel. What appeared at first to be a regular sight soon revealed signs of something far more unusual. The vessel, fully covered

Monday 28 July 2025 – The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to inform the public that Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele does not operate any personal Facebook or Twitter accounts. Fake social media profiles using the Prime Minister’s name and photograph have been created with the sole intention of misleading the public. Currently, OPMC

New Ballot Opens for Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) 2025 The Australian Government has officially opened the new ballot for the 2025 Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) program, providing an exciting opportunity for eligible citizens from 12 participating Pacific and Timor-Leste nations to apply for permanent residency in Australia. This is a new ballot, and registrations from

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently held a pivotal meeting with seaweed farmers and exporters to discuss the formation of a dedicated Seaweed Industry Working Group. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from across the seaweed value chain, including local farmers, exporters, and relevant support agencies. The goal: to address challenges