Sunday 08 June 2025 Solomon Water would like to inform their valued customers that due to high turbidity caused by current heavy rains, water supply from their Kongulai and Kombito source is closed until further notice. Turbidity is a measurement of how cloudy the water is in surface water sources and can be caused by […]

Nice, France, 8 June, 2025 —As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The BEFF is a special finance-focused event held ahead

Lovelyn Sauna processing ngali-nuts for preservation. Photo Source: UNDP North Malaita, Solomon Islands — In the heart of North Malaita, the community of Ofu in the Bita’ama region is setting a powerful example for Solomon Islands, the Pacific region and the world on biodiversity conservation through the successful implementation of a community-led project: the Bita’ama

Manila, Philippines — The PS Dr. Chris Vehe of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) took the global stage at the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in Manila last week, delivering a powerful statement during the session Biodiversity & Nature in Energy Infrastructure. He emphasized a transformative shift in infrastructure planning, recognizing

HONIARA, Solomon Islands: The Government House announced on June 6th that the celebration to commemorate the 76th King’s Birthday this year is set for June 13. The King’s Official Birthday is a public holiday and is regarded as one of the important national events of the year in the country. The day starts with a

After six years away, international reggae gospel band Christafari is blessed to be back in the Solomon Islands as part of their Melanesian Tour, bringing a message of hope, unity, and love. Their return is made even more special by the incredible hospitality of the Kukum community in Honiara, who are once again opening their

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Many people in Honiara are upset about having to pay more money for shorter bus trips, while local authorities have done little to fix the problem. The issue affects those on the eastern side of the city, and people in the West are also facing the same trouble. Buses are now

The total international visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2025 was 11,564. This was a decrease of 26.4% compared to the previous quarter (4th quarter 2024). Compared to the same quarter a year ago, total arrivals significantly increased by 13.8%. Returning residents comprised the largest entrance, comprising of 51.2% of all arrivals for the

Honiara, 6 June 2025 — The Temotu community in Honiara came together in a joyful celebration today for the Temotu Second Appointed Day, held under the theme “One People, One Vision, Advancing Temotu Together.” The event, organised by the Honiara Temotu Committee, aims to promote unity and cultural pride among the people of Temotu Province.