The Solomon Islands now boasts the most powerful passport in the South Pacific, according to the latest Henley Global survey on travel ease. Ranking 37th globally, the Solomon Islands’ passport offers visa-free access to 134 countries, the highest among Pacific Island nations. This marks the highest ranking for the country to date. New Zealand’s passport […]

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER SIX ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 10TH JANUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST A WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS

STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER SIX ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 10th JANUARY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS STILL CURRENT FOR WATERS OF TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST A WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. EXPECT WEST TO NORTHWEST

The Anglican Church of Melanesia’s (ACoM) flagship vessel, MV Southern Cross, continues its vital disaster relief efforts, delivering a second shipment of food and essential supplies this morning to Port Vila. The shipment included 206 bags of rice, 220 cartons of water, 50 bags of dried coconuts, around 200 bags of island kaikai, and 19

JICA Solomon Islands are pleased to welcome six new Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) who arrived in Solomon Islands on the 8th of January 2025. They will undertake various briefings, Pijin language training, and cultural lessons for three weeks to prepare for their activities with each organization. In Honiara, Mr. Kanto will be assigned to

Central Kwara’ae Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Ricky Fuoo, who is currently with the Parliamentary Independent Group and the current head of Foreign Relations Committee in Parliament has voiced concerns regarding the widely debated $15.2 million tax exemption, which has sparked widespread apprehension among citizens. In a recent statement, Hon. Fuoo highlighted the pressing issues

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER FOUR ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON THURSDAY, 09TH JANUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR TEMOTU PROVINCE. SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES JUST SOUTH OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WHILST WESTERLY WIND FLOW PERSISTS OVER THE COUNTRY. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS

Local machinery contractors in Honiara have raised concerns regarding the recent tax exemptions granted to Xiao’s Henderson Hotel Ltd., which total over $15.2 million. These exemptions, approved by Minister of Finance Manasseh Sogavare, allow the hotel developer to import construction materials with a 100% tax exemption. Notably, the list of exempted items includes two mixer