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LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has applauded the Minister for Infrastructure & Development Hon Ricky Fuo’o following the successful passage of the National Building Standards Bill 2025. Hon Wale particularly praised Minister Fuo’o for his hard work and for acknowledging the recommendations on the Bill from the Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC) and the […]

The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project has successfully completed its third Capacity Building Training of Trainers (TOT) for Cocoa, held in Mataruka, Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal, from 15th to 24th July 2025. The training brought together 34 participants from across Guadalcanal Province, including Young Professionals (YPs), Community Resource Persons (CRPs), and officers

What was meant to be a modest library upgrade became a complete rebuild, caused by unexpected challenges and powered by teamwork. Through determination, community effort, and support from local and overseas partners, Su’u School gained not just a new library building, but a renewed symbol of learning and hope. It began with a collaboration between

Honiara, Solomon Islands — Minister of Mines and Member of Parliament for West Makira, Hon. Derick Manu’ari, has issued an urgent appeal to Makirans involved in illegal mining activities at the Gold Ridge Mining site to vacate the area immediately. The Minister said the call applies to all Makirans, regardless of constituency, who may be

Photo of players – Courtesy of OFC Media Honiara, Solomon Islands – Football fever is set to grip the nation as the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 kicks off tomorrow at Lawson Tama Stadium Eight teams from across Oceania will compete for three prized spots at the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup 2026 in Qatar.

HONIARA, 14 August 2025 – The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) held a national workshop on August 13 to review and update the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) and Priority Pipeline. The workshop, attended by senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development partners, and NGOs, aimed to validate and prioritize major

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has taken another step in promoting and preserving the nation’s rich cultural heritage by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wauraha Panpipers Group. The MoU, signed today (Friday, 15 August 2025) at the Pro Vice Chancellor Corporate’s Office, Kukum Campus, establishes a mutual partnership for the provision

Auki Police and a team from the Police Response Department (PRD) have arrested 11 suspects for disturbing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bina Harbor project meeting recently in Malaita province. It was alleged that suspects armed with weapons caused disturbance and threatened people closely involved in the Bina Harbor project, which caused fear

Two senior Solomon Islands clinicians have successfully completed the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) Surgical Team Member Course held in Darwin, Australia, from 28 July to 1 August 2025. The participants – Dr Delwyn Pitakoe, Anaesthetist, and Dr Rooney Jagilly, General Surgeon – joined fellow health professionals from across Australia and the Pacific, including nine

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Councial (HCC), together with the Australia High Commission, today celebrated the milestone achievement of the reopening of the Kukum Area Health Center (AHC), which will resume clinical services on 18th August 2025. In his remarks at the reopening ceremony, Health Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora