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A greater diversity of voices is urgently needed in Solomon Islands’ politics, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Paul Turner said in a keynote speech delivered at an event organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) in Honiara this week. The workshop, hosted by the WFD, centred…
by Georgina Maka’a & Ofani Eremae At Korona Market, east of Honiara, controversial Bangladeshi retailers appear to have carved out a niche. They are doing it quietly and without fanfare. No promotion, no shop signage — just basic warehouse-style buildings packed with household goods, manned by imported Bangladeshi male workers.…
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports officially has commenced, marking another significant milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This activity is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA).…
by Georgina Maka’a Heavy rain and bad weather across Solomon Islands will likely continue into the weekend, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMET says. And forecaster Alex Rilifia urged members of the public to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures. “We will continue to monitor and keep updating the public…
A man was killed when a large tree fell onto his home during severe weather in Noro, Western Province, on Tuesday afternoon, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at around 2:00pm on 27 January 2026, when strong winds brought down a tree onto a leaf-built residential house, trapping the adult…
With technical support from China, Solomon Islands has successfully performed its first holmium laser minimally invasive kidney stone lithotripsy, marking a major milestone in the country’s urological care and bilateral health cooperation. On 22 January 2026, the 4th China Medical Team, working alongside the urology team at the National Referral…
The Solomon Islands Government has moved to clarify what it describes as “inaccurate and misleading” reporting surrounding Mr Solomon Kalu and the position of Director-General of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), stating that no appointment was ever made and therefore none was rejected. In a statement issued…
The Solomon Islands Government has appointed Aaron Bara Pitaqae as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), officials announced on Tuesday. He replaces Dr Cedric Alependava, whose contract has concluded. Mr. Pitaqae is no stranger to the Ministry, having served in several…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has raised serious concerns about the integrity of government recruitment processes following reports published in the Solomon Star on Saturday, 24 January 2026, under the headline “Appointment Rejected Twice – Attorney General Rejects Kalu to Head LCC and Now SIICAC.” TSI said it is “gravely concerned…
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has condemned acts of vandalism targeting the newly completed Su’u and Bira bridges in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, just days after the project was wound down by the contractor. In a public statement, MID said several road signposts along…
