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Solomon Islands Independent MP, Peter Kenilorea Jr has been awarded the inaugural Senator Kimberly Kitching Award for Courage in Defence of Democracy, an international honour recognising parliamentarians who champion democratic values and human rights. The award was presented on 8 November in Brussels, Belgium, during a global gathering of the…
The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed more than SBD$80 million to support rural development across Solomon Islands as the second phase of the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) was officially launched today. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, speaking at the launch, said the new phase represents…
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon Nita Green, has concluded her first day visiting Solomon Islands. Assistant Minister Green is in Honiara this week representing Australia at the PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting (PPMM) and engaging on priorities in Australia’s bilateral partnership with Solomon Islands. PACER Plus…
For years, Grace Rohoana has dedicated her career to shaping young minds as a lecturer at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). Recently, her own learning journey became a powerful example of how education can break barriers and inspire change—especially for women and adult learners in the Solomon Islands. Grace…
The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA) has lit up Honiara with its Annual Gala 2025, celebrating the achievements of alumni and reaffirming the powerful role they play in shaping Solomon Islands’ future. The event brought together alumni, government leaders, business executives, and representatives from the Australian High Commission. Permanent…
Tourism Solomons has announced the winners of its innovative creative challenge inviting Australian and New Zealand travel industry professionals the opportunity to create travel industry campaign slogans – and the results are impressive. Launched under a ‘Let Your Imagination Set Sail’ banner, the initiative encouraged travel professionals to unleash their creativity…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has publicly acknowledged the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Members of Parliament from the Opposition and Independent groups for their efforts in scrutinising the country’s 2026 national budget. Speaking in Parliament today, Mr Manele moved a special motion to adjourn the sitting until Monday,…
Residents of Nukufero in the Russell Islands, Central Islands Province gathered in celebration on Friday 21st November 2025, as Savo/Russells MP Oliver Salopuka officially handed over their newly completed $328,000 community hall — fully funded through Constituency development funds. As the ribbon was cut, shouts of happiness and claps of…
by Charley Piringi Global climate cooperation “is alive and kicking,” UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell declared at the close of COP30, a statement closely followed across the Pacific, where communities face some of the world’s most urgent climate threats. On Saturday, a compromise climate deal was brokered by…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele visited Wynnum Wolves FC in Brisbane on Thursday, 20 November 2025, to see firsthand the training grounds being prepared for the Solomon Kings. The Prime Minister was welcomed at Carmichael Park by Wynnum Wolves FC President Rabieh Krayem, who briefed him on the facilities that…
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