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In a devastating blow, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) headquarters at Vavaya Ridge in Honiara, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Despite the total loss of the building and its contents, Chief Electoral Commissioner Jasper Highwood Anisi has assured the nation that all…
Starting under the first Trump Administration, the United States has worked to reprioritize the Pacific Islands region in U.S. foreign policy and advance U.S. strategic objectives by fostering economic growth, expanding infrastructure and connectivity, and bolstering security cooperation. Â Under this second Trump Administration, the United States has renewed its…
Twelve apprentices from the Solomon Islands National University’s Technical and Further Education (SINU TAFE) program are undertaking workplace training at the Australian–funded Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara. The students, specialising in electrical trades, are working under the guidance of an Australian sub-contractor responsible for electrical wiring at…
In Abukwau, a small rural community nestled in Auki, Malaita Province, piglets were once believed to be cursed. Families watched helplessly as animals died young, with little hope of survival. Today, the narrative has shifted. Healthy pigs now thrive in sturdy pens, as women cultivate gardens fertilised with pig manure…
When Australia Awards alumna Jean Uwesi returned to her Green Valley community in Honiara after earning a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, she was determined to help local women build better livelihoods. With support from the Australia Awards Solomon Islands’ Alumni Support Grant, Jean organised a hands-on…
Construction of the new Seghe Market in Marovo has begun, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor Hatanga has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating around 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill to create…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) has completed a successful mission to Brisbane, Australia, to explore potential collaboration with Applied Nutrition Pty Ltd, a leading producer of livestock feed premixes and nutritional supplements. According to a statement from the Government Communication Unit, the Solomon Islands delegation was led by CEMA…
Solomon Islands Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Matthew Wale has called on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga. In a statement, Mr Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from…
By Ethan Habru In Adelaide Solomon Islanders Rovu Boyers and Junior David have each won the 2025 champions medal and the championship trophy with their respective clubs in Adelaide over the weekend. To cap it off, Boyers scored the winning goal for West Adelaide in extra time against Football South…
The Solomon Islands is mourning the loss of former Central Kwara’ae Member of Parliament, Jackson Fiulaua, who passed away on Sunday, 14 September 2025. Jackson Fiulaua was born on October 13, 1957 in Raiako, Malaita and was 67-years old at the time of his passing. The Speaker of Parliament, Hon.…
