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The Alisuri Sustainable Livelihood Association in Marokafo village, an inland community in the northern region of Malaita Province, is helping women in the community save money to support their families. The association in Marokafo village is one of the forty-five (45) Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) in Malaita Province supported by…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission has urged Parliament to adopt a more proactive and modern legal framework to combat illicit drugs, warning that the country’s current list-based system is leaving dangerous loopholes that criminals can exploit. Presenting before the Bills and Legislation Committee last week on…
The Solomon Islands Government has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to the Middle East due to heightened tensions and ongoing conflict in the region. In a public notice released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, all Solomon Islanders intending to travel internationally have…
Solomon Kings made it three wins from their last four matches with an impressive victory over Bula FC in Melbourne. Having struggled in their defeat to Vanuatu United, Ben Cahn’s side were determined to right the ship and started brightly, being on top for most of the opening 45 minutes.…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has raised serious concerns about growing evidence linking large-scale extractive activities, particularly logging, to the exploitation of vulnerable women and children in rural communities across Solomon Islands. Drawing on independent investigations, media reporting, and international human rights assessments, TSI warns that logging areas have increasingly been…
I thank Premier the Hon Harrison Pitakaka for his generous welcome, and for presenting Choiseul’s development journey and its aspirations for the future in such a powerful way. The Premier’s clear sense of purpose was reinforced by both Ministers, who understood well the needs of Choiseul – and how Australia…
Four Solomon Islands civil society organisations have been awarded funding under Phase 2 of the Small Grants Initiative (SGI), marking a significant step in strengthening community- led, climate-resilient development across the Pacific. Hosted by the New Zealand High Commission in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has announced the reappointment of Professor Transform Aqorau as Vice-Chancellor for a second five-year term, reaffirming its commitment to leadership continuity and institutional reform. Professor Aqorau’s reappointment follows what the University described as a rigorous, transparent, and merit-based selection process overseen by a Council-appointed…
by Ronald Toito’ona Pacific Island nations will take centre stage in global climate diplomacy this year, with Fiji and Tuvalu confirmed to host critical pre-COP31 meetings aimed at shaping international negotiations ahead of the United Nations climate summit in Türkiye. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of Solomon…
Solomon Islands faces a risk of slipping to non-compliance with global beneficial ownership standards unless reforms are implemented, according to a new report published this week by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI). Enhancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency in the Pacific: An Overview of Pacific Countries’…
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