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𝟏𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is pleased to highlight a recent international engagement aimed at advancing language preservation and revitalisation efforts for the Solomon Islands’ rich linguistic heritage. On Thursday 19 June, the University of Melbourne’s Oceania Institute hosted a significant event titled “Building a Centre for Solomon Islands Languages”, led by […]

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands yesterday convened a debriefing session at the Parliament Conference Room to hear firsthand from staff who recently participated in conferences and parliamentary engagements abroad. According to the Acting Deputy Clerk, Mr. Boniface Supa, this initiative is an important step for Parliament to gather insights and feedback from staff who

In June, the SOLKAS project, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management and the Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH) program, officially handed over upgraded water supply systems to the communities of Busurata and Radefasu. As part of the project, two new rainwater harvesting systems were also installed in the

Construction is officially underway for the new Honiara Aviation Complex Building, an important milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), led by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with World Bank support. The contractor, China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG), has completed essential groundwork including rest and storage areas for

In June this year, a parliamentary delegation from the Solomon Islands stepped into New Zealand’s House of Representatives to see firsthand how robust financial oversight works in action. Led by Hon. Lazarus Rina (Chairman of the Public Expenditure Committee) and Hon. George Temahua, along with Ms. Angelina Nunumae (Committee Secretary) and Mr. Patrick Balou (Research

The Honiara City Council (HCC) is pleased to announce the official handover of the White River Fish Market site by Mr. Zhong Ming Ma, a generous Chinese businessman, naturalized citizen, and long-time resident of Honiara City. The handover ceremony took place today, 11th of July 2025, at the new market site in White River, West

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described CBSI’s recent response to BSP’s unjust fees as a shocking abdication of responsibility. Hon. Wale said the Central Bank’s failure to take clear and immediate action reflects a serious lack of urgency and leadership. “What an abdication of responsibility. CBSI says it is taking regulatory steps,

11th July 2025 Solomon Airlines wishes to inform the travelling public that due to airport restrictions, all flights to and from Santa Cruz Airport will be suspended from July 14, 2025, to August 10, 2025. This suspension is required to allow for critical runway extension and sealing works at Santa Cruz Airport by the contractor.

The Honourable Jimson Tanangada, Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS), officially opened the newly constructed Maka Police Station during a formal handover ceremony held on 10 July 2025 in Maka, Malaita Province. The event marked a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement presence and improve

In a collective move to translate disability inclusive development into action, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) organized the disability inclusion sensitization sessions in their ministry last week. The MECDM session was held on Tuesday, followed by the MoFT session on Friday.