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Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Jasper Highwood Anisi emphasized that, electoral reform is important to the SIEC Strategic function and agenda and targeting 2026 as the completion date in preparation towards the 2028 National Joint Election. The outcomes underscore the importance of strengthening democratic processes and ensuring that electoral administration is responsive, inclusive, and aligned with […]

Honiara, 27 August 2025 – The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), with support from the Pacific Community (SPC) and New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries’ Te Pātuitanga Ahumoana a Kiwa (Te Patui), successfully convened the Provincial Monitoring, Control, Surveillance, and Enforcement (MCS+E) Refresher Training for Inshore (Coastal) Fisheries in Honiara from 18 to

28/08/2025 Four road improvement contracts for Malaita Province will be officially signed in Auki tomorrow (29th August 2025). These projects are funded by the Australian government under the National Transport Fund (NTF) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s transportation infrastructure. The signing ceremony will be attended by a government delegation led by

Honiara residents are being urged by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) to take immediate action in clearing derelict and abandoned vehicles that continue to obstruct road maintenance and improvement works across the city. According to authorities, these abandoned vehicles are not only slowing down critical road realignment and expansion projects but are also posing

The Magistrate Court from Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court has sentenced two youths in their 20s for stealing about ten thousand dollars from a victim at Sepi village in Isabel province during a court circuit in Buala recently. Two young men, ages 18 and 19, have been sentenced for the offense of simple larceny contrary to

The Police Response Department (PRD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), with support from the RSIPF-Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), enhances its capability in Public Order Management (POM) demonstration at Hells Point and Tenaru firing base on 22 August 2025. The capability demonstration is part of the operational readiness for

Officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) participated in a Disability Inclusive Development Dialogue on Friday, 15 August 2025. The session aimed to strengthen disability mainstreaming within the agriculture sector. This dialogue was part of an ongoing initiative with government ministries that began in August 2024. The session with MAL marked the final

training at Gizo, Western Province The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has further enhanced its maritime capability with the official handover of a new Aluminium Long Boat (ALB) Striker fast craft recently. The ceremony was led by RSIPF Maritime Commander, Superintendent Nevol Soko, alongside an Australian Defence Force (ADF) advisor, and attended by the

Visiting Magistrate to Buala court circuit recently from Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 20-year-old male person to one year imprisonment for striking a victim with an axe during a fundraising program at Sisiga village, Kokota ward, in Isabel province. Investigation reveals to the court that the victim was on his way to the

Excitement is building in Honiara as Solomon Airlines welcomes international runners for the annual FlySolomons Peace Marathon, set for Saturday, 30 August 2025. The marathon is not only a test of endurance but also a celebration of peace, fitness, and the Solomon Islands’ rich World War II heritage, attracting athletes from across the globe. International