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The Solomon Islands High Commission in Port Moresby joined Solomon Islands communities in Port Moresby and Buka to commemorate the 47th Independence Anniversary of the Solomon Islands. In the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, His Excellency William Soaki, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, was the Chief Guest at the celebrations hosted by the […]

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has outlined his Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) development vision, grounded in four key pillars: unity and stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, and human capital development. Highlighting major policy areas, PM Manele said the government would focus on: – Diversifying the economy through agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and

Australia Awards Biomedical Engineering graduate Simeon Pitukolo is using his skills to inspire the next generation of Solomon Islands innovators through a hands-on Robotics Challenge for senior secondary students in Honiara. Backed by an Australia Awards Alumni Grant, Simeon led a six-week robotics training program for students from three schools. The program not only introduced

𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡-𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑓𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔-𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 The Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) has taken a significant step this year in strengthening its financial future by investing SBD $1 million into a government bond issued by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Hon. William Atu, described the

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wishes to inform the general public that it has taken regulatory steps following the introduction of new handling fees and other fees by the Bank of South Pacific Financial Group Limited, Solomon Islands Branch (BSPFGLSI). CBSI acknowledges the grievances received from BSPFGLSI’s customers and wishes to reassure the

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), in partnership with the East Malaita Constituency (EMC) Office and communities, on the 4th of July celebrated the grand opening and official handover of the highly anticipated Aufasu-Namoia road infrastructure project. This road historically connects the East Kwara’ae to the East Kwaio Communities along the Kwaibaita River. This transformative

Australia is boosting Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) civil maritime security capability through the gifting of three new Yamaha boats to better monitor and protect Solomon Islands border. This support is being delivered under Australia’s SBD$11.5million capability uplift program being delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the United Nations Office on

The twenty-eight (28) women participants received their certifications for successfully completing the four-day Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program during a networking event on Friday 4 July 2025 at the Heritage Park Hotel. Thursday 10 July, Honiara – The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) have successfully delivered its first Solomon Islands

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, MP, received a courtesy call from the Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, H.E. Mr. Francisco da Costa Monteiro, on 8th July 2025. Minister Agovaka warmly welcomed Minister Monteiro and his delegation, and expressed appreciation for the

The 47th Independence Anniversary of Solomon Islands should have been a time of celebration and pride. Instead, this year’s events have been overshadowed by the disappointing actions of a few young men who chose to steal national flags along the main road towards the national stadium in East Honiara. The flags were part of the