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The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) are warning the motor vehicle users and owners to display the registration number plate on their vehicle. Police remind motorist that driving or using a motor vehicle without a displayed registration number is unlawful and poses serious concerns for road safety, crime prevention and public accountability. Police have […]

The Honiara City Council (HCC) wishes to clarify its position regarding the recent rise in fuel prices and its impact on public transport fares within the city. HCC reminds all public bus and taxi operators that they must continue to charge the approved fares as set out in the existing gazette. Under the HCC Ordinance,

OPPOSITION Leader Hon. Matthew Wale has launched a blistering attack on the Government saying the fuel tax exemption  exposes a system of favouritism, incompetence and backroom dealing.“Let’s be clear, you don’t ‘accidentally’ sign away millions in tax revenue. This was not a mistake. This was a political decision,” Hon. Wale said. He said the Finance

Two communities in Western Province who have their disaster and emergency committee setup by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands through its Church Agency Network Disaster Operations (CANDO) Disaster Ready 2 Project have activated during this cyclone Maila. The communities are Sasaghana in Central Marovo Lagoon and Kokeqolo Communities in Munda Western Provice

Mr. Ian Vaevaso is officially appointed as the new commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) this morning (24 April 2026) before the Governor General (GG) of the Solomon Islands at Government House. Mr. Vaevaso accepts this responsibility with humility, with seriousness and with firm commitment to serve our nation faithfully. He said,

Australia is supporting safer school transport in Honiara through targeted safeguarding training for school bus drivers and conductors from the Honiara City Council (HCC) school bus service. On 10 April, eight drivers and conductors – including both women and men – successfully completed a half day safeguarding training designed to strengthen child protection and student

The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, visited Solomon Islands medical students on the evening of Saturday, 18 March 2026, at the University of Papua New Guinea Taurama Campus. High Commissioner Soaki was accompanied by Second Secretary Ms. Gwen Halemaku and staff from the Solomon Islands High Commission. During

Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and personnel are continuing to work with Solomon Islands’ National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and communities to deliver humanitarian assistance in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila. A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan and C-17 Globemaster are operating between Australia, Honiara, and airfields in Western and Choiseul

The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has issued guidance for schools affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila, as the Ministry continues to prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and continuity of learning of all students. MEHRD extends its concern and support to all schools, teachers, parents, and students impacted by the cyclone, particularly in Western

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, this afternoon convened an important meeting with Chairpersons, Chief Executive Officers, and senior management of key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), including Solomon Power, Solomon Water, and Solomon Telekom, to urgently address the Government’s responsibilities in progressing the Auki Road Project. Prime Minister Manele emphasized in the strongest terms that the