Honiara, Solomon Islands, 19 May 2025 – The Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reaffirmed the Solomon Islands Government’s steadfast commitment to the One-China Policy, which recognises the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal representative of China. Hon. Manele reminded all three arms of the state of the importance of upholding the […]

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) will commence its Annual Planning Conference starting tomorrow Monday, 19th May 2025, at the Honiara Hotel. The conference brings together ministry leaders, technical officers, and stakeholders to align strategies for the coming year under the theme: “Transforming Agriculture for Economic Growth.” The five-day conference, running from Monday May

Talishe Market, once a busy hub for business  has been officially closed by the Honiara City Council (HCC) due to escalating criminal activities. The decision comes after growing concerns from local leaders and residents over safety, disturbances, and increasing violence. Speaking with Mrs. Ellen Salu, a representative of the surrounding communities, she highlighted that Talishe

Lata, Temotu Province – A seven-member delegation from the Public Engagement Unit of Parliament arrived in Lata on Saturday, 17th May 2025, to launch a three-day workshop introducing a new Parliamentary Resource Book aimed at enhancing civic education. The team, which includes representatives from the Parliamentary Civic Education Unit, Parliamentary Media Unit, and Directors from

The Solomon Islands is mourning the tragic and senseless loss of one of its brightest young souls, Stephanus Wainamo. A future pilot, a young leader in the making, and a beloved son of Napuamarawa, Bwagarei, South Star Harbour. The people of East Makira constituency have shared their heartbreak online, including their Member of Parliament Hon.

On May 14, a Letter of Intent was signed in Haikou between Hainan Province of China and Rennell and Bellona (Renbel) Province of the Solomon Islands, marking a key step toward establishing a sister-province relationship. The agreement signals a commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in areas including agriculture, fisheries, tourism, culture, and education. The signing

17 May 2025 | Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Western Pacific Region is facing a significant measles outbreak, marked by a sharp rise in reported cases across multiple countries, including those in Asia, the Pacific, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. This resurgence underscores critical immunization gaps and highlights the urgent need to strengthen public

𝟏𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐑 The Solomon Islands National University acknowledges the serious concerns raised by members of the public regarding the condition of the male student dormitories. These concerns—widely shared on social media in recent days—have drawn attention to an issue that speaks directly to the wellbeing of our students

Suva, Fiji, 16 May 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum has commenced the third phase of the Review of the Regional Architecture. As agreed by the Forum Leaders, a High-Level Political Talanoa process is now underway across all Forum Member countries. This pivotal phase will see a three-member High-Level Persons Group holding in-country engagements with

16th May 2025 Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands “Endim Vaelens Agenstim Pikinini” (SIEVAP) coalition has officially handed over the ‘Make it 18’ report to the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA), marking a significant step towards reforming the country’s marriage laws. During a special handover ceremony in Honiara, Mr. George Hoa’au, Permanent