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Both traffic lanes along the seaside carriageway between the Honiara City Council (HCC) Roundabout and Hot Bread Roundabout reopened today, marking another milestone in the ongoing Mendana Avenue upgrade. The inner lane on the landside section, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP),…
by Georgina Maka’a Governor General Sir David Kapu says the Government views the health and wellbeing of Solomon Islanders as non-negotiable and will work to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare through improved clinics and services. Delivering the Speech from the Throne to open the 12th Parliament meeting in…
by Georgina Maka’a Governor General Sir David Kapu says Solomon Islands is expected to see a moderate economic recovery in 2026, driven by growth in mining, fisheries, agriculture and business services, alongside major projects such as the Tina Hydro project. Delivering the Speech from the Throne in Parliament today, Sir…
Auditor General David Teika Dennis is urging the Ministry of Public Service to urgently enforce the Government’s Attendance Management Policy. His call came after an audit his office carried out found ineffective implementation has contributed to an estimated $1 billion in wasted public resources between 2023 and 2025. The findings…
The Independent Group says it welcomed legal perspectives from Dr Transform Aqorau and Dr Joseph Foukona on the Solomon Islands-United States Ship Rider Agreement. In a statement, the Group said the legal and policy perspectives shared by the pair have enriched an important public debate. However, the Group clarified that…
The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme continues to provide Solomon Islanders with valuable opportunities to gain skills, earn income and contribute to the country’s development. That’s according to Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Ishmael Mali Avui following high-level talks with New Zealand officials in Wellington. Avui said the…
The Government has pledged sweeping reforms to the country’s mining sector following the recent tragedy at Gold Ridge, declaring that Solomon Islands’ mineral wealth must benefit its people rather than leave communities bearing the costs. Deputy Prime Minister Francis Sade made the commitment while responding to concerns raised by Guadalcanal…
By Kaaren Morrissey of AAP In a volatile world dominated by two major wars and high inflation, the outlook for precious metals like gold is looking up. The spot price of gold is hovering around $US4,000 (SBD33,348) an ounce, after touching an all-time high of $US5,589.38 (SBD$46,598) an ounce on…
Solomon Islands has strengthened its efforts to combat drug-resistant infections after completing its latest national assessment on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health threat. The country recently submitted its annual report to the Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance Country Self-Assessment Survey (TrACSS), an international survey that measures how countries are responding…
Deputy Prime Francis Sade says the Government acknowledge Guadalcanal Province’s call for provincial audits across the country to be brought up to date and delivered annually. Sade was speaking today at Guadalcanal Province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day celebrations in Honiara. Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu, in his official address at the…
