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Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has commended the growing partnership between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea private sectors following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Speaking at…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands Business Council Inc. (PNGSIBC) in Honiara on Thursday, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional business collaboration. The MoU establishes a platform for dialogue, networking, and innovation between…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has launched the Medium Term Review Report of the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016–2035, along with four key strategic documents, during a ceremony held at the Mendana Hotel on Friday, 17 October 2025. The launch comes as the Solomon Islands prepares to celebrate its…
There’s a strong need for urgent and effective planning and response to climate change adaptation efforts to protect vulnerable communities from sea level rise and coastal erosion. That’s one of the key findings of a recent audit by the Solomon Islands Office of the Auditor General into national Climate Change…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) marked its strong and enduring security partnership with Australia through a ceremonial parade held at Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara, attended by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. In a Police Media statement, the event celebrated the ongoing collaboration between the RSIPF and the Australian…
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Deacon Maelanga, has issued a strong call to action, urging the Government to immediately ratify the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC). UNTOC is a critical international treaty designed to protect nations from the escalating threat of cross-border criminal networks.…
The Leader of the Independent Group and MP for East Malaita, Deacon Manasseh Maelanga, has sought clarification in Parliament on the Government’s position regarding the possible establishment of a national defence force for Solomon Islands. The intention to establish the Defence Force was recently announced by the responsible Minister in…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), through its Central Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) under the Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division, has confirmed that road maintenance work will soon begin along the key East Honiara road loop. The contract will cover the entire loop from SDA Kukum, extending through Borderline, Zion,…
The Tivulu community in Munda, Western Province, is experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the community-led installation of safe water facilities. Since relocating inland after the 2007 tsunami, Tivulu community, especially women and children, faced daily challenges to fetch water over long distances. Water was often stored in unsafe open…
Fatboys Resort has now launched its new Dive Centre in Gizo, Western Province – a significant step in growing Solomon Islands’ dive tourism industry. Fatboys has long been ranked one of the best tourism operators in Solomon Islands on TripAdvisor by its growing numbers of international tourists. The resort has…
