The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is delighted to announce the appointment of Jean Eroa Manepora’a as the new Director for Biosecurity Solomon Islands and the first female to do so. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards promoting women’s leadership in key decision-making roles. More importantly, Mrs. Manepora’a brings […]

Honiara, Solomon Islands – October 6, 2025 —Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP today lauded the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), and security partners for their exemplary efforts in securing a safe and peaceful environment during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum, which took place from September 8

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP officially witnessed the signing of a shareholding agreement between Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited (KFPL), the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF), and new investor ‘New Forest’. Prime Minister Manele praised the collaboration, saying it follows his government’s efforts through a Cabinet Sub-committee to transfer plantation estate land titles owned by

Honiara, Solomon Islands, 3 October 2025 – A Cabinet reshuffle today saw two sitting Members of Parliament reassigned to key ministerial portfolios during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Honiara. The ceremony was officiated by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu.Under the reshuffle, Honourable Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, MP for Gao/Bugotu, has

Community Psychiatry in Action Outreach Efforts by the Psychiatric Team at the National Referral Hospital, Honiara Community psychiatry plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals living with mental illness receive appropriate care and support within their own environments. Recognising this, the psychiatric team at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara has taken proactive steps

People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Honourable Member of Parliament and Minister of Police, Jimson Tanangada. Funded by the Constituency

OSAKA, Japan, 3rd October 2025: The Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Hon. Harry Kuma, expressed heartfelt gratitude to dedicated officials and Japanese friends for ensuring the Solomon Islands’ successful representation at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Speaking at a dinner to mark the Solomon Islands National Day, Minister Kuma commended the

Solomon Islands has formally assumed the Presidency of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) for a six-month term, from 1st August 2025 to 30th January 2026, following the handover from the Kingdom of Eswatini. During this period, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Peter Shanel Agovaka, will serve as President

In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and women’s economic participation, the West New Georgia/Vonavona Constituency (WNGVC), with generous support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), has launched a new sea transportation initiative for women vendors in the Vonavona Lagoon, Western Province. This partnership, which received a contribution of SBD$100,000 from the PRC,

Honiara, Friday 26 September 2025 – Inmate Morris Bolami has reconciled with the family of his victim during a reconciliation ceremony held behind the locked bars of Rove Central Correctional Centre (RCCC). The ceremony was facilitated by the Prison Fellowship Solomon Islands (PFSI) in relation to an incident that claimed the life of the late