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By Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has hosted the country’s first Cancer Survivors Breakfast in Honiara today as part of this year’s PinkTober campaign. The event, held at the Heritage Park Hotel, brought together cancer survivors, family members, healthcare professionals and national leaders, including SIPPA Executive…
by Georgina Maka’a A High Court judge has rejected a judicial review lawsuit brought against the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) by two former senior staff members who were terminated in 2023 over allegations of gross misconduct. In a recent ruling, Justice Gina Nott declined to hear the claim filed…
Construction of the new Ahanga Wharf in Rennell and Bellona Province is moving ahead, with piling operations, structural preparations, and quality assurance testing underway on-site. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP), the initiative will deliver a…
Six Solomon Islands Chevening Scholars have returned home after completing master’s degrees at leading UK universities. The scholars bring back a wealth of expertise in tropical medicine, environmental law, international human rights, commerce and telecommunications having completed a one-year master’s degree sponsored by the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme.…
Australia has handed over 19 community infrastructure projects in Gizo and Noro under phase two of the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II). The projects include solar LED lights, footpaths, a Jacob’s Ladder, lower landing deck and upgrades to Noro market facilities. These practical projects are improving…
Dick Stanley Pirione was sworn in as Solomon Islands’ new Ombudsman at Government House this morning, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Ombudsman Fred Fakarii earlier this year. Pirione took his Oaths of Office and Allegiance before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu during a ceremony at Government…
Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KOSI) has taken delivery of a new chocolate-processing machine from the British High Commission, supporting efforts to add value to locally produced cocoa, expand production and create new trade opportunities. The machine was provided through an initiative funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office…
Minister of Finance and Treasury Rexson Ramofafia says Solomon Islands’ participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) provides an opportunity to advance discussions on the country’s development priorities. These include building a resilient economy, improving essential infrastructure and public services,…
by Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands is mourning the passing of Ulawa-Ugi MP William Bradford Marau, who died on 10 October 2026, at the age of 48 following a prolonged illness. Born on 16 July 1978, Marau entered national politics in November 2014 when he was first elected to the 10th…
Communities in Bloody Ridge, east of Honiara, have received self-defence and crime prevention training from the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT). The training was delivered through the CPLT’s partnership with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) as part of its community engagement programme. A…
