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Minister for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o has praised progress on the China-Aid Road Rehabilitation Project in Auki, describing it as a major boost for livelihoods and infrastructure in Malaita Province. During a visit on Friday 29 August, Minister Fuo’o was joined by Aoke-Langa Langa MP, Matthew Wale and Transport Infrastructure…
Williamina Barile, an Australia Awards alumna with a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, has returned to the Solomon Islands from an international law conference with a renewed commitment to championing Pacific perspectives in global legal discussions.  Funded by the Australian Government through Australia Awards, Williamina recently participated in the…
Australia has delivered the final batch of vehicles in a new SBD 25 million police fleet for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), completing the handover of 61 locally-procured vehicles. The support is part of a broader SBD 100 million package, which also funds road upgrades across Honiara ahead…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Gizo returned home to Honiara today following her five yearly deep level maintenance period in Australia, providing a significant boost to Solomon Islands’ maritime security capability ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week. The planned maintenance period was fully…
Australia and Solomon Islands are partnering to better understand and prepare for the earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, which are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change.  Expert scientists from Geoscience Australia recently undertook a visit to Honiara to discuss with local scientists improving critical alert and early…
Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton joined Solomon Islands Government ministers, students, staff, and community leaders at Malaita Provincial Technical Institute to celebrate the awarding of 78 Australia Skills Awards scholarships and reaffirm Australia’s commitment to creating local jobs through skills development in Solomon Islands. On his recent visit to Fiu,…
The Jeremiah Manele-led Government for National Unity & Transformation (GNUT) has made a simple portfolio swap, with two sitting ministers taking on new roles following a Cabinet reshuffle in Honiara today. According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), the swearing-in was officiated by…
Solomon Islands’ very own Solomon Kings Football Club (FC) has been confirmed as one of eight preferred clubs selected to compete in the inaugural OFC Professional League, set to kick off in January 2026. This marks a major breakthrough for local football, as Kings will represent the nation on Oceania’s…
by Charles Piringi Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka recently raised concerns in Parliament over ongoing illegal mining practices at the Gold Ridge mine site, accusing both the investor and government ministries of failing landowners. Shanel, talking on behalf of communities directly affected by mining, claimed illegal gold panning at…
After nearly four months without any form of telecommunication service, the people of Adakoa and surrounding communities now have access to the internet, thanks to the initiative of the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 16, Hon. Preston Billy Farobo. The breakthrough came after Hon. Farobo personally purchased and…
