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Honiara, Solomon Islands — Woodford International School, in collaboration with the International Small Islands Studies Association (UK) and professors from the University of Kentucky (USA), has officially opened entries for an art/design competition, open to all school-aged Solomon Islands citizens. The theme, “The Solomon Islands in the Global Context,” encourages students to creatively express how […]

15th July 2025 Solomon Airlines is celebrating Vanuatu Independence announcing a sale offering Sale 20% off lowestreturn airfares between selected ports and Vanuatu – Port Vila and Espiritu Santo. Solomon Airlines special fares go on sale from today until 15 August, 2025 only or until sold out, offering amazing savings on selected flight dates, throughout

Seventeen officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and three officers of the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) have recently undergone mindset plus training in Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province. The training is supported by the New Zealand Police through the Solomon Islands Policing Support Programme (SIPSP). Makira-Ulawa Community Policing and Provincial Training officer

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a two days training on Primary Ear and Hearing Care Trainers (PEHC) on the 2nd and 3rd July, 2025. The training aimed to train the trainers on the Ear and Hearing Care services for the Primary

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands is pleased to welcome a delegation from the Bougainville House of Representatives who have commenced a one-week parliamentary attachment program as part of an ongoing inter-parliamentary cooperation initiative. The visiting officials include: • Mr. Peter Topura, Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representatives • Mr. Adrian Hihiru, Assistant Legal

Honiara, 7 July 2025 — Among the six recipients of the 2024 Independence Honours and Awards was 24-year-old Lewis Machaiah, who proudly accepted the Solomon Islands Medal (Silver) on behalf of his late father, the esteemed Superintendent Stephanas Steve Machaiah. Before a large crowd gathered at the National Stadium in Honiara on Monday to mark

Honiara, 10 July 2025 — A delegation of 24 officers from the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) has safely returned home after completing a one-month on-site capacity-building training course in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The officers departed Solomon Islands on 2 June 2025 and returned on 26 June 2025 after successfully participating

The police maritime of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) received six aluminum longboats on 7 July at the Aola base in Honiara. The delivery of this vessel, made possible under the Australian Defence Cooperation Program, is a clear demonstration of Australia’s steadfast commitment to strengthening RSIPF’s capabilities and supporting maritime law enforcement and

14/07/2025 The Ministry of Infrastructure Development’ (MID) Land Transport Management Service Division (LTMSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Principal Works Officer to oversee the works operation in Kirakira town, Makira Ulawa Province (MUP). Mr. Allan Dutton Hera’oa, a native of MUP, was appointed earlier this year and has recently completed his

The newly elected Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal, Hon. Mary Daniella Zae Garu, was officially sworn in this morning during a brief ceremony held in the National Parliament Chamber, prior to the commencement of the day’s proceedings. Hon. Garu secured her seat through a by-election held on 4 June 2025, and now formally assumes