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The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair is not just about products and business. It’s also making dreams come true. Yesterday, the spotlight fell on Maels Pondy Block, a talented music artist from Munda, Western Province, who performed in Honiara for the very first time. His energetic performance lit up the stage and left the crowd […]

Honiara, Solomon Islands – A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) has returned from a successful official mission to Australia, where they participated in key engagements aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands’ correctional and parole systems. Led by the Permanent Secretary

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister’s decision to reshuffle Minister Vokia, describing the move as weak leadership and a betrayal of public trust. “Is this the discipline the Prime Minister promised the nation? After all the talk, all that has happened is a quiet reshuffle, as though nothing serious

The new Buala Market is nearing completion, and it’s already being celebrated as a safe, inclusive, and accessible space for women, families, and the wider community. During a recent site visit, Member of Parliament for Buala and Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Honourable Cathy Nori, expressed her appreciation for the market’s design

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale is questioning the ongoing silence and inaction of CBSI over BSP’s recent imposition of new banking fees. Hon. Wale said that CBSI must explain what concrete steps it is taking to protect ordinary Solomon Islanders. “It has been more than a week since this unjustifiable fee came into

Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Honourable Trevor Manemahaga was officially sworn in today at Government House as the new Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, completing the latest phase of the ministerial reshuffle under the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). The oath of office was administered by the Governor-General,

Today (Tuesday 8th July 2025), the National Parliament of Solomon Islands proudly welcomed students from Adaua Secondary School in Malaita Province for what was surely their first experience visiting the highest legislative body in the land. The visit gave the students a unique opportunity to witness the workings of Parliament up close and to learn

While thousands gathered around Honiara to celebrate Solomon Islands’ 47th Independence Anniversary, a group of TikTok users chose to celebrate in a different way, by bringing smiles and music to the Children’s Ward at the National Referral Hospital. Led by local music star Jaro Local, the team visited the hospital with gifts, laughter, and heartfelt

Honiara, Sunday 6 July 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has reminded Solomon Islanders of the value of unity and stability in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking during the 47th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at St. Barnabas Cathedral today, the Prime Minister said the occasion was not just to give thanks, but

Rome, Italy (July 3, 2025) – The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Honorable Franklyn Derek Wasi held a bilateral meeting with the Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization yesterday (Thursday July 3). During the bilateral meeting, both dignitaries exchanged pleasantries and commit to collaborate more closely to address the agri-food systems