AFTER weeks of disruption, the radiography service at the Gizo Hospital in Western Province is back in service much to the relief of patients in need of this service. As of this week, patients requiring the service are now able to be served. A mother, who missed out on a trip last week to undergo…
Noro International Port in Western Province is expected to undergo major transformation work. This came as Australia has commenced crucial design work to support Solomon Ports’ redevelopment of ageing wharf facilities at its Noro-based Port. Its part of a national infrastructure pipeline priority project for the economic development of Solomon Islands. To commence the project…
SOLOMON Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) this week welcomed new members into Team Solomons Rugby 7s for the Oceania Rugby 7s tournament (OR7s) as it prepares to host the event for the first time in Honiara next month. As part of its preparation for the major competition, SIRUF appointed a Rugby Coach, Strength and Conditioning…
SUNRISE Netball Club have booked their grand final spot in the Honiara Netball Association (HNA) 2024 season after defeating Sosa Faywrights in 64-50 in a highly contested Super Division first semi-finals on Saturday at the Multipurpose Outdoor Court. The two Super Division heavyweights Sunrise and Sosa Faywrights met in the first semi-finals, eyeing a spot…
Commissioner and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Highwood Anisi has acknowledged his electoral officials, Presiding Officer, police officials and other stakeholders in pulling off a peaceful Guadalcanal Tandai Ward by-election on Wednesday. “I must also acknowledge my Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) staff for the tireless effort and commitment they’ve shown, which resulted in a…
The Central Islands Provincial (CIP) Government has expressed its interest to host genuine business investments and part-take in national developments. Central Islands Provincial Premier Michael Salini announced during a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday morning, with the support of the Government for National Unity and Transformation, GNUT, Central Province is certain…
A significant workshop aimed at updating the Greater Honiara Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GHUDSAP) up to 2030 was recently concluded, gathering government officials, community leaders, and various stakeholders to discuss the future of the Greater Honiara Area (GHA). The event was marked by a strong commitment to sustainable urban development and community engagement.…
Solomon Islands National Men’s Soccer Team seek atonement from loss to Fiji in two crucial matches in PNG SOLOMON Islands National Men’s Soccer Team are gearing up for a critical week in their journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they face New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea in their second and third Group…
CHINA is looking forward to accomplish more milestone achievements with Solomon Islands under the China-Solomon Islands bilaterial cooperation. PRC Ambassador Cai Weiming uttered this sentiment when interviewed after the signing of the Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption for ordinary passport holders of Solomon Islands and China at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) has passed an ordinance to remove dark tints from public vehicles in an extraordinary meeting held on Monday 4 November. The decision comes in response to recent public concerns over alleged abduction attempts by masked individuals using tinted vehicles. The new ordinance includes penalties for non-compliance, with a maximum fine…