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The Solomon Islands has officially begun the initial phase of a major rehabilitation project for Mendana Avenue Road, one of Honiara’s key thoroughfares, stretching from Heritage Park Roundabout to the Honiara City Council Roundabout. The project is being carried out by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) under the Land…
The National Secretary of the Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU), Adrian Tuhanuku has warmly welcomed and acknowledges the announcement by the Minister of Finance and Treasury of an 8% dividend for members of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF). This declaration is a significant outcome for the…
Our Telekom has officially announced the release of its new prepaid mobile data packages under the “Redhot Giga Plans,” marking a step forward in its commitment to provide better value, affordability, and choice for Solomon Islanders. The new plans, launched today, are designed to meet the diverse needs of customers…
by Georgina Maka’a The staff of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) Gizo branch, Radio Hapi Lagun, are this week attending a week-long refresher workshop with their stakeholders in Gizo. The workshop focuses on basic news writing, production content development, social media strategy, and sales & marketing aimed at enhancing…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) today declared an 8 percent (8%) crediting rate for its members for the financial year ending 30 June 2025, a payout that will see more than $274.9 million credited into members’ accounts. The announcement was made by the new Minister…
The Solomon Islands, one of the world’s most disaster-prone nations, is strengthening its frontline response capacity through the expansion of its National Emergency Response Team (NERT), supported by the U.S. Embassy in Honiara and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM). The latest…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has successfully launched new Community Fisheries Management Plans (CFMPs), Marine Managed Areas, and Alternative Livelihood projects across three Central Islands Province communities — Nagotano (Buena Vista), Niu Uvu (Big Ngella), and Saraikodo (Small Ngella). The launch events, held between 15–21 September, were…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has called on the government to urgently pass a Right to Information (RTI) law, stressing that access to information is a fundamental right, not a privilege. In a statement marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information, TSI reminded leaders that informed citizens are better…
by Charley Piringi A weeklong Pacific Islands Ocean Conference has officially opened in Honiara today. The conference will run from 29 September to 3 October 2025, bringing together governments, scientists, and ocean stakeholders from across the region to advance sustainable ocean management. The event is convened by the Pacific Community…
By Malia Kavai USP Journalism student “West Papua is part of the Pacific,” and the region must bring back West Papua to the Pacific family, says Victor Mambor, veteran Papuan journalist and co-founder of Jubi Media. Over the years, Mambor has reported on Pacific issues in West Papua media, with the…
