Former Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly of the Solomon Islands has passed away, his family confirmed. Hilly, who served as the country’s Prime Minister from June 1993 to November 1994, died last night at the National Referral Hospital. His daughter, Grace, shared the sad news, stating, “It is with great sadness that I announce […]

The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) stands in solidarity with women across the nation in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. As part of the celebrations, GNUT reaffirms its dedication to advancing gender equality through its policy programs and transformation initiatives. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, expressed this commitment while observing International

Digital financial services are transforming access to financial solutions for communities worldwide. In the Solomon Islands, the SIAusPartnership is playing a vital role in revolutionizing financial accessibility through M-Selen, a service that aims to bring unprecedented access to financial services across all provinces. Recently, Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton, CEO Christina Lasaqa of Our Telekom,

The Chinese Embassy in SI has issued a statement addressing recent fraudulent activities where individuals falsely claim to be working in collaboration with the Embassy. These individuals have been privately accepting applications for cooperation projects and charging unwarranted fees. The Embassy clarifies that it is the sole legitimate representative of the Chinese Government in SI

Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice-Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU), recently had the privilege of meeting with representatives from the Overseas Fisheries Cooperation Foundation of Japan (OFCF). The discussions centered on the OFCF’s 15 years of support to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) in Solomon Islands, a partnership which has now concluded.

On 28 February, at the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands, H.E. Mr. Keiichi Higuchi, Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands, and Mr. Jonathan Veitch, UNICEF Representative for Pacific Island Countries, signed and exchanged notes for “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces “. This project will provide

Solomon Ports had the privilege of hosting His Excellency Ambassador Gallardo Valencia, the Ambassador of Peru to Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea, during his recent courtesy visit to Honiara Port. During the visit, Ambassador Valencia met with Solomon Ports’ CEO, Mr. George Rausi, where they discussed the potential for enhanced maritime trade between the

The Signing Ceremony for “The Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System at 4 Villages in Hograno District, Isabel Province” under the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) programme On 21st February, 2025, Grant Contract Signing Ceremony for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) was held at the Embassy

A significant milestone was reached yesterday as the groundbreaking ceremony for the Auki Road Project in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, was officially held. The project is set to enhance transportation infrastructure, promote economic growth, and generate new job opportunities for the local community. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is spearheading the initiative, ensuring

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU), in collaboration with WorldFish, the University of Wollongong (UOW), the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), and The Pacific Community (SPC), is hosting a three-day Design Workshop for Fish Innovation 2 from March 4 to 6, 2025. This event aims to advance national fish innovation programs focused on