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14th May 2025 The Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, has acknowledged recent public concerns regarding the deteriorating road conditions within Honiara’s central business district and its impact on daily commutes and business activities. Having assumed this portfolio just two weeks ago, Minister Fuo’o sincerely apologizes to the public, private […]

Police officers from Taskforce Janus today (14 May 2025) rearrested the former Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID), Mr. Henry Murray, and returned him to Rove Correctional Facility for his 4-year imprisonment. Mr. Murray was arrested in 2018 by police officers from Taskforce Janus on multiple official corruption charges, which

Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has welcomed the announcement by the new Minister of Mines, Hon. Derek Manuari, to initiate a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the 33 bauxite shipment saga. Minister Manuari announced the COI during a press conference earlier this week. Hon. Wale encouraged the new minister to leave no stone unturned

Progress continues on the Su’u and Bira Bridge project, with concrete pouring officially underway for the piling works on Section B (the north side of the bridge) as of yesterday. This marks a major milestone in the bridge’s construction and signals steady advancement despite challenging weather conditions. Local workers are gaining valuable on-the-job experience through

Significant progress is being made at Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province, with preparation works now underway for the construction of a seawall at the airfield’s western end. This development marks an important step in strengthening the airfield’s resilience against coastal erosion and improving overall safety for both aircraft operations and nearby communities. The seawall

Exciting developments are unfolding in North Malaita as the much-anticipated upgrade works for the Kolofe Bridge are now officially underway. The project marks a significant milestone in improving transport infrastructure and connectivity in the region. Currently, earthworks have commenced at Kolofe 1 Bridge, with the construction campsite already barricaded and the laydown area cleared in

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism wishes to announce the official change in the designation of the nation’s only national park, which was originally declared in 2017 under the Parks Act 1954 to protect the historically significant Bloody Ridge WWII battlefield site near Henderson Airport on Guadalcanal. The site was initially designated as the “Bloody

In a recent session of the Solomon Islands Parliament, the Honourable Member for East Malaita raised serious concerns regarding the continued presence of the Commissioner of the Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) in office, despite allegations of financial mismanagement having been reported to police authorities. The MP questioned why no suspension has been enforced,

The long-awaited reunion of the Siwainao sisters with their biological father, Dr. Jack Siwainao, since 2019, is drawing closer, following a significant update delivered in the Solomon Islands Parliament. The Prime Minister confirmed that the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Immigration and Citizenship Authority has confirmed that the girls are in good health and receiving proper

A display case of photos is seen outside the Chinese Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands, April 2, 2022.Charley Piringi/AP The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China has strongly denied interference in Solomon Islands internal affairs. The Embassy made the statement in the aftermath of last week’s motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister