STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER SEVEN ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 4:00PM THIS AFTERNOON ON SATURDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS CURRENT FOR WATERS OF RENNELL/BELLONA, MAKIRA TEMOTU, GUADALCANAL, MALAITA AND CENTRAL PROVINCES.   SITUATION: A GENERAL NORTHWEST WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. EXPECT NORTHWEST WINDS TO REACH […]

The iconic Lawson Tama football field, once the pride of Honiara and a hub for football enthusiasts, has become almost unrecognizable, as shown in a recent video shared by Tavuli News. The footage, which has caused widespread public debate online, reveals the field surrounded by overgrown bushes and neglected surroundings, raising serious questions about its

Copra producers in the North Malaita region have welcomed the recent establishment of a buying centre by the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) in Malu’u. This initiative has significantly eased the burden on farmers, who previously had to transport their copra to Auki, a costly and time-consuming process, especially due to high freight expenses. The

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) wishes to inform the public of the regrettable but necessary decision to terminate the employment of a foreign Associate Professor, who formerly served as the University Librarian. This decision follows a comprehensive internal audit and investigation, which uncovered significant breaches of procurement policies, financial mismanagement, and misconduct in relation

In a heartfelt gesture of support and recognition, BS Honiara Insurance Brokers (BSHIB) recently handed over $30,000 to Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai. The donation was presented by BSHIB Manager, Mr. Mypana Isaac, who emphasized the important role Miss Solomon Islands plays as a national representative. Elsie Polosovai’s recent achievement as the third runner-up at

Prime Minister James Marape has ordered an immediate investigation into the cyber-bullying of Miss Papua New Guinea, May Hasola, directing police and the Department of Communications & Information Technology to identify and arrest the perpetrators. He expects a progress report by next week. Marape condemned the online abuse, which included racially charged and derogatory remarks

  Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is exploring a significant partnership with one of the country’s most successful indigenous conservation organisations, the Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA), following a high-level meeting between SINU Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, and Chief Esau of the BCA.  The Baru Conservation Alliance is a coalition representing four tribal groups—Aieda, Fulanitofe,

Ms. Hitomi Sugihara, JICA volunteer, finally arrived in Munda, Western Province on 3rd February 2025! She was warmly welcomed by Mr. David Gapirongo, Hospital Secretary, and Ms. Philistus Ide, Coordinator of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) section at Helena Goldie Hospital. Mr. David expressed his gratitude for JICA’s continuous commitment to the hospital and his expectations

China Medical Team in Solomon Islands conducts a medical outreach in Aola Community, Guadalcanal Province recently.  When learned about Aola community’s medical needs, Chinese doctors set off early in the morning and went on a bumpy 4-hour journey. When they arrived in Aola, they were warmly welcomed by the community. Chinese doctors provided over 120

This week, from Tuesday, February 11th, to Thursday, February 13th, 2025, SWIM Base became a sanctuary for healing and renewal. The SITHA (Solomon Islands Trauma Healing Association) team had the privilege of conducting trauma healing sessions with the dedicated staff at SWIM Base. These sessions were designed to address the emotional and psychological wounds that