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Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon Nita Green, concluded her three-day visit to Solomon Islands on Friday 28 November with a series of landmark initiatives aimed at empowering women, strengthening skills development, and boosting tourism. The day began with the launch of the second Women of Influence series, celebrating the leadership […]

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has begun implementing the second phase of the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) following its official launch at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara on 26 November 2025. Honourable Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, together with Charge’ d’Affairs H.E. Yang Jie of the Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands, and the

The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC), under the leadership of Honourable Member of Parliament Gordon Darcy Lilo, has donated a brand-new three-tonne truck worth $381,561.00 to All Saints Parish in Honiara. Hon. Lilo officially handed over the keys to the parish leaders in a small but significant ceremony held on November 23, 2025.  Speaking during the

The Ngella Constituency Office (NCO) has made an initial investment of $1.2 million from its 2024 CDF allocation for the Rara-Moromole road development project. This investment aims to promote economic growth, improve transportation infrastructure, and enhance connectivity for communities in Ward 8 of the constituency. The project is a key initiative of the constituency office

Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka holding the new agreement helping Pacific PACER Plus members access support to strengthen their trade and investment environments, including in areas such as customs, e-commerce and labour mobility. Photo: AHC/NZHC (27 Nov 2025) Australia and New Zealand will together contribute $170 million over the next

A police officer attached to the National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has been suspended on half pay following a road accident involving a police-marked vehicle. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations, Mr Mathias Lenialu, confirmed that the officer was suspended after the matter was referred to the Commissioner of Police.

Road maintenance along the Northeast Road has reached Fa’asileta, deep into the Fataleka region of Malaita Province. FT Builders and Civil Works, the local contractor overseeing this unsealed road maintenance project, reports that their road crew has been focusing on the stretch from Fousasa to Fa’asileta since last week. Managing Director Felix Talisia said construction

26/11/2025 As guest of honor during the school’s closing ceremony today, Hon. Fuo’o delivered an inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, support, and community partnership. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: – 𝐒𝐃𝐂’𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐬: The MID Mechanical unit has successfully repaired their current school bus, which had been

Cocoa farmers from East Guadalcanal have described the cocoa training conducted by ADRA as a new learning opportunity for their Cocoa Farmers. Community Facilitator and village organiser Mr. Wilson Vavate highlighted this during the official closing of the two-week training held at Oa Village in East Guadalcanal. The training was funded by the Australian Government

Honiara, Solomon Islands, Monday 24 November 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today in Parliament thanked the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Members of Parliament from the Opposition and independent groups for their work in scrutinising the 2026 Budget through the PAC. PM Manele moved a special motion to adjourn Parliament to Monday, 1 December