3rd December 2025 The Road Transport Board (RTB) is now revived and undergoing strengthening programs under the leadership of Minister of Infrastructure Development Hon. Ricky Fuo’o. Since its formation in 2009 under the amended Road Transport Act and its subsidiary legislation, this board, formerly called the Highway Authority, has been inactive for quite some time […]

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), National HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis program this year recorded 34 new HIV cases bringing the cumulative total to 79. Of these 34 new cases 25 are males and 9 are females. This was announced by the Health Minister Honourable Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai today at the

For years, the story of a mysterious fruit on Vuri customary land in Choiseul intrigued environmentalists and locals alike, but without a photo, its tale remained incomplete. That has finally changed. Thanks to Cornelius Qaqara from the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project, stunning footage of the fruit, known locally as Gazu vararitüki, has been captured for

Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon Nita Green, concluded her three-day visit to Solomon Islands on Friday 28 November with a series of landmark initiatives aimed at empowering women, strengthening skills development, and boosting tourism. The day began with the launch of the second Women of Influence series, celebrating the leadership

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has begun implementing the second phase of the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) following its official launch at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara on 26 November 2025. Honourable Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, together with Charge’ d’Affairs H.E. Yang Jie of the Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands, and the

The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC), under the leadership of Honourable Member of Parliament Gordon Darcy Lilo, has donated a brand-new three-tonne truck worth $381,561.00 to All Saints Parish in Honiara. Hon. Lilo officially handed over the keys to the parish leaders in a small but significant ceremony held on November 23, 2025.  Speaking during the

The Ngella Constituency Office (NCO) has made an initial investment of $1.2 million from its 2024 CDF allocation for the Rara-Moromole road development project. This investment aims to promote economic growth, improve transportation infrastructure, and enhance connectivity for communities in Ward 8 of the constituency. The project is a key initiative of the constituency office

Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka holding the new agreement helping Pacific PACER Plus members access support to strengthen their trade and investment environments, including in areas such as customs, e-commerce and labour mobility. Photo: AHC/NZHC (27 Nov 2025) Australia and New Zealand will together contribute $170 million over the next

A police officer attached to the National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has been suspended on half pay following a road accident involving a police-marked vehicle. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations, Mr Mathias Lenialu, confirmed that the officer was suspended after the matter was referred to the Commissioner of Police.

Road maintenance along the Northeast Road has reached Fa’asileta, deep into the Fataleka region of Malaita Province. FT Builders and Civil Works, the local contractor overseeing this unsealed road maintenance project, reports that their road crew has been focusing on the stretch from Fousasa to Fa’asileta since last week. Managing Director Felix Talisia said construction