Photo courtesy of BHCH Honiara is preparing for a vibrant showcase of culture and style as the London Honiara Fashion Exhibition Week returns from 22–27 September 2025. Organized by the British High Commission in collaboration with the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery, the week-long event will spotlight the ingenuity of local designers through exhibitions, school […]

Chief Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Jasper Highwood Anisi, has confirmed that a fire broke out at the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) headquarters at Vavaya Ridge in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Upon being alerted, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Fire and Rescue Service responded quickly to the scene. Despite their efforts, the blaze

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – Key stakeholders from government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, exporters, and development partners gathered at the Mendana Hotel for a validation workshop to finalize the country’s draft National Export Policy on September 12. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour & Immigration, aimed to present findings and gather

Honiara, Solomon Islands (14th September 2025) Pastor Jacob Sam of South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC), had the privilege of administering baptism to three inmates incarcerated at Rove Central Correctional Centre (RCCC) at the SSEC baptism site The inmates, Medana Aligao, Harrison Ulavania and John Manassah, made a public commitment to Jesus Christ, thus affirming their

Residents of the Rifle Range community came together with officers from the RSIPF and members of the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) for a two-day celebration marking the Pacific Islands Forum. The event was designed to bring people together through games, sports, and shared meals, while also creating a space for dialogue between

LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga.In a statement today, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from the public. He said the ongoing revelations in the

Solomon Islands has been elected as a member of the Asia-Pacific Group in the 29th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Council for the term 2025–2027. The country will assume its role from 11 September 2025 for the next two years, succeeding the Kingdom of Tonga, which served on the Council from 2023–2025. This marks the

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs, Dr. Cedric Alependava, represented the Government of Solomon Islands at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Care Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal, recently. The forum, attended by 200 representatives from 20 countries, focused on best practices in child, elderly, and disability care. Dr. Alependava’s presentation, “Climate

Port Moresby, Tuesday 16 September 2025 – Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, this morning joined Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, and invited Pacific leaders, dignitaries, and distinguished guests at Independence Hill, Parliament precinct, for the historic dawn flag raising ceremony commemorating Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The solemn and moving ceremony

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has organized a question and answer (Q and A) session for intended applicants who wish to apply for the Police Response Department (PRD) direct recruitment at Rove police headquarters on 15 September 2025. The information session provides an opportunity for the RSIPF Human Resources (HR) Team and PRD