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Honiara, Solomon Islands, 3 October 2025 – A Cabinet reshuffle today saw two sitting Members of Parliament reassigned to key ministerial portfolios during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Honiara. The ceremony was officiated by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu.Under the reshuffle, Honourable Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, MP for Gao/Bugotu, has […]

Community Psychiatry in Action Outreach Efforts by the Psychiatric Team at the National Referral Hospital, Honiara Community psychiatry plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals living with mental illness receive appropriate care and support within their own environments. Recognising this, the psychiatric team at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara has taken proactive steps

People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Honourable Member of Parliament and Minister of Police, Jimson Tanangada. Funded by the Constituency

OSAKA, Japan, 3rd October 2025: The Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Harry Kuma, expressed heartfelt gratitude to dedicated officials and Japanese friends for ensuring the Solomon Islands’ successful representation at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Speaking at a dinner to mark the Solomon Islands National Day, Minister Kuma commended the

Solomon Islands has formally assumed the Presidency of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) for a six-month term, from 1st August 2025 to 30th January 2026, following the handover from the Kingdom of Eswatini. During this period, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka, will serve as President

In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and women’s economic participation, the West New Georgia/Vonavona Constituency (WNGVC), with generous support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), has launched a new sea transportation initiative for women vendors in the Vonavona Lagoon, Western Province. This partnership, which received a contribution of SBD$100,000 from the PRC,

Honiara, Friday 26 September 2025 – Inmate Morris Bolami has reconciled with the family of his victim during a reconciliation ceremony held behind the locked bars of Rove Central Correctional Centre (RCCC). The ceremony was facilitated by the Prison Fellowship Solomon Islands (PFSI) in relation to an incident that claimed the life of the late

Our Telekom has officially rolled out its new prepaid mobile data plans as of 1st October 2025, giving locals more choice and better value for money. The new plans are designed to meet the needs of different customers from budget-friendly options for light users to premium packages for those who require more data. This flexibility

Auki, Malaita Province – 25 September 2025: Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), Mactus Forau, conducted a visit to the Auki Correctional Centre, accompanied by his Executive staff. The purpose of the visit was to engage directly with officers on key matters relating to the CSSI Infrastructure development Plans and Human Resources,

The Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Bradley Tovosia, last week received a courtesy call from the non- resident Ambassador of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Andriana Supandy, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Ambassador Supandy conveyed the congratulations of the President of Indonesia to the Government and people of Solomon Islands for