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Honorable Premier Willie Atu has outlined seven key reform areas in the newly launched policy to guide the government’s direction for the next four years at the 2nd Assembly Meeting of the 10th Assembly. The reforms focus on enhancing governance, land rights, infrastructure, health, and economic growth in Guadalcanal Province. In a speech delivered during […]

Upgrades to the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province are progressing steadily, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s aviation infrastructure. The SBD 117 million upgrade is supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), and is being managed by the

Solomon Airlines is pleased to announce a series of strategic schedule adjustments for 2025, designed to enhance regional connectivity, improve operational efficiency, and ensure smooth travel experiences for passengers and cargo. These updates will take effect as follows:International Schedule UpdatesEffective 20 February 2025: • Solomon Islands-Vanuatu Route:       – Honiara to Santo and Port Vila service

This weekend, traffic near Woodford School Crossing will be diverted due to essential pipeline installation and testing works. Contractor will be:1. Installing and welding new DN500 and DN400 pipes.2. Conducting pressure testing and inspections of the pipelines and manholes.3. Backfilling and restoring the road, with plans to reopen lanes by Sunday evening. We appreciate your

The Solomon Islands now boasts the most powerful passport in the South Pacific, according to the latest Henley Global survey on travel ease. Ranking 37th globally, the Solomon Islands’ passport offers visa-free access to 134 countries, the highest among Pacific Island nations. This marks the highest ranking for the country to date. New Zealand’s passport

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER SIX ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 10TH JANUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST A WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS

STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER SIX ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 10th JANUARY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS STILL CURRENT FOR WATERS OF TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST A WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. EXPECT WEST TO NORTHWEST

The Anglican Church of Melanesia’s (ACoM) flagship vessel, MV Southern Cross, continues its vital disaster relief efforts, delivering a second shipment of food and essential supplies this morning to Port Vila. The shipment included 206 bags of rice, 220 cartons of water, 50 bags of dried coconuts, around 200 bags of island kaikai, and 19

JICA Solomon Islands are pleased to welcome six new Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) who arrived in Solomon Islands on the 8th of January 2025. They will undertake various briefings, Pijin language training, and cultural lessons for three weeks to prepare for their activities with each organization. In Honiara, Mr. Kanto will be assigned to

Central Kwara’ae Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Ricky Fuoo, who is currently with the Parliamentary Independent Group and the current head of Foreign Relations Committee in Parliament has voiced concerns regarding the widely debated $15.2 million tax exemption, which has sparked widespread apprehension among citizens. In a recent statement, Hon. Fuoo highlighted the pressing issues