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The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) and Australian Government today announced that Brisbane Roar’s Isuzu UTE A-League men’s squad will travel to Honiara to take part in the inaugural PacificAus Sports Challenge from 1 October to 5 October. The trip, delivered in collaboration with SIFF, the Australian Government, Football Australia, and Brisbane…
by Georgina Maka’a Despite losing its main office in a fire tragedy last week, Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says all election data and voters’ list remained saved. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Anisi told reporters today all their data and voters list have been backed-up and stored both off-shore and…
The historical soundtrack of one of Australia’s near-neighbours is at risk of being forever lost. In a small room lined with shelves brimming with chronicles and recordings at the rear of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation in Honiara, sits Salei Rukasi. She has been working there since 1984. The veteran…
by Ronald Toito’ona About eight communities in Makira-Ulawa Province are taking steps to boost disaster preparedness ahead of the 2025–2026 cyclone season. In partnership with World Vision Solomon Islands and key stakeholders, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has conducted awareness sessions under the Disaster Ready Program to strengthen understanding…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) expresses deep concern over recent developments surrounding the issue of sufferance wharves and the growing reports of ministers and high-level politicians implicated in deals that allow businesses to interfere and influence government decision-making. Such interference deeply undermines the integrity of our laws and the integrity of…
A week-long regional gathering on marine conservation, threatened species, and women’s leadership is currently underway in Honiara. The gathering brings together leaders, experts, and community champions from across the Coral Triangle and Pacific to discuss issues concerning the region. The event combines multiple high-level meetings under the Coral Triangle Initiative…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has arrived in New York to lead the Solomon Islands delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Manele flew from Papua New Guinea, where he joined the biggest Melanesian country last week to celebrate its 50th independence anniversary. In New York,…
Malaita’s Ward 16 Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA), Preston Billy Farobo, has expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) for continuing supporting seaweed farming initiatives in the Kwai and Ngongosila communities of East Malaita. The Ministry provided essential items to help the communities further improve their…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has moved to clarify the government’s position on the management of the nation’s sufferance wharves and Leeroy Wharf, following weeks of heightened public discussion on the issue. In an official statement tonight, the Prime Minister said he welcomed the public interest, noting that these facilities are…
In a devastating blow, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) headquarters at Vavaya Ridge in Honiara, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Despite the total loss of the building and its contents, Chief Electoral Commissioner Jasper Highwood Anisi has assured the nation that all…
