The People’s Republic of China (PRC), in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), on 22 December 2025, handed over project support in material supplies worth SBD$1.5 million to the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency. This generous support was made possible through the PRC-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP), implemented by MRD. Project supplies […]

Following commencement of works in late 2025, initial underground drainage improvements are now well advanced between the Town Ground and Point Cruz Hot Bread roundabouts with current activity concentrated at the Heritage Park Roundabout. Works at the roundabout include drainage improvements and kerbstone construction, aimed at strengthening the foundation and improving traffic flow and safety

The Honiara City Council (HCC) held a dialogue with salt fish vendors on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, to discuss concerns regarding the sale of salt fish at the Honiara Central Market. During the meeting, the Council clearly informed the vendors that the sale of salt fish is only permitted at the White River Fish Market

The West Kwara’ae Constituency (WKC) office is assisting 379 families with necessary building materials for their permanent homes, aimed at improving the quality of life in the constituency.  This project support is made possible through the constituency’s housing program and is funded under the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), development budget for the Constituency Development

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy at Kuava Village in Vella La Vella, Western Province, on 3 January 2026. Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) Provincial, Mr Tex Tafoa, confirmed the deceased was a key police witness in an ongoing murder case from December 2024.Mr Tafoa said the

02/01/2026 Repair and maintenance work on the wooden bridges along South Road in Malaita Province is underway. The urgent repairs began in late December 2025 and were undertaken by local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC). They started on the first bridge at Maoro, along the Central Kwara’ae Road. Works are carried out by demolition and

Three police vehicles were rocked on New Year’s Eve in Honiara when patrolling and attending to police reports. Naha Police responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence in Ferakusia in east Honiara when a suspect rocked its left mirror. A police officer also sustained an injury on his back when attending to

Today marks the start of the first full working week of 2026, as public servants across the Solomon Islands officially resume duty after the festive season. In a message shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, appreciation was extended to essential service workers and private sector employees who continued working throughout the holidays, acknowledging their discipline,

The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency. The support was provided in the form of project goods and materials, which the constituency

The popular Our Telekom Christmas tree display in Honiara has now concluded its festive run following the end of the holiday season. The brightly lit installation attracted large crowds throughout December, with many families and visitors stopping to take photos and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Last year’s festive season was made even more exciting with