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The Government and the Opposition have stood united in congratulating the Women’s National Football team in their Saturday night’s historic win at the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup. The girls beat Oceania women’s football powerhouse, Papua New Guinea 3-2 in the final held in Suva, Fiji, to claim Solomon Islands’…
Dive tourism is a growing market in Solomon Islands’ tourism sector. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, Honiara has had limited access to dedicated diving services. As more visitors come to Honiara for short stays, particularly business travellers with limited free time, the demand for accessible diving services and equipment rental…
by Helen Sea (InsidePNG) and Charley Piringi (In-depth Solomons) In a significant stride towards bolstering its governance capabilities, the Bougainville House of Representatives has embarked on a week-long parliamentary attachment program with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. This initiative, part of a long-standing inter-parliamentary cooperation, underscores Bougainville’s commitment to…
Two emerging investigative newsrooms in the Pacific – In-depth Solomons and Inside PNG – have launched a new collaboration designed to strengthen cross-border investigative journalism in the region. As part of the partnership, two Inside PNG journalists are currently in Honiara on a two-week attachment with In-depth Solomons. The initiative…
The Leader of Opposition, Matthew. Wale has called on the Government to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of all Permanent Secretaries to ensure that ministries are delivering on their mandates. Wale made the statement in light of the recent removal of the former Chief of Staff and ongoing ministerial reshuffles,…
With his world-class Australian tertiary degree in law and a deep commitment to national development, Australia Awards alumnus George Junior Toaki is working to create a stronger and more accountable Solomon Islands. Toaki, a 2024 Australia Awards scholar from the Reef Islands in Temotu Province, recently completed a Master of…
Fredson Tanikoba, Civil Project Engineer and Australia Awards alumnus, is helping to improve the safety efficiency and resilience of infrastructure delivery in Solomon Islands. Fresh from the prestigious RISK 2025 Conference in Melbourne, Tanikoba returned equipped with new strategies to enhance risk identification and management in local projects. His participation…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and Office of Research and Postgraduate studies (ORPS) has received a technology boost with the delivery of 10 laptops, one desktop computer, four projectors, one printer, audio visual equipment and other accessories through the Solomon Islands-Australia Education Partnership…
Empowering Frontline Environmental Custodians Across the Country by Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) has proudly launched the nation’s first Rangers’ Guide to Natural Resources Laws in the Solomon Islands: Your Roles, Your Rights, along with a dedicated Facilitator’s Handbook. This landmark initiative represents a major step forward…
A major step toward strengthening natural resource management in the Solomon Islands has begun with the Training of Trainers (TOT) for Forest Rangers of Guadalcanal Province. Held at the DD Holiday Inn Conference Room in Honiara, the week-long training brings together 25 Head Rangers representing 17 Community-Based Conservation (CBC) areas…
