Malaita Province will tomorrow celebrate a significant infrastructure advancement with the official commissioning of three new bridges along the Auki-Dala road strip (17km). This project, supported by the government and funded through the World Bank’s Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP 1), enhances accessibility to services. The newly constructed bridges—Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend the prestigious 2025 World Governments Summit. The event featuring global leaders will take place from February 11th to 13th. The Summit brings together global leaders and policymakers, providing a platform to discuss key issues impacting governance, innovation, and development worldwide.…
Solomon Airlines has announced an international air fare sale just in time for Valentines Day, offering up to 20% off regular fares on selected Pacific routes. In a statement issued today the national carrier said; ‘Solomon Airlines Share the Love Fares’ are on sale for 10 days only or until sold out. The specials fares…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony recently at Rove police headquarters for three China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members who deployed to Solomon Islands (SI) in April last year. The event was attended by the RSIPF Commissioner, Mr. Mostyn Mangau, and his executive, who gathered to express their gratitude and…
The Health Minister, Dr. Paul Bosawai; Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Hon. Morris Toiraena; and health officials on Saturday made a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of MIOT International Hospital, Dr. Prithvi Mohandas, in Chennai, India. During the courtesy visit, Health Minister Hon. Bosawai thanked MIOT International for the invitation to MIOT International’s…
TRAFFIC was briefly held up on Saturday evening after two vehicles collided at the road junction coming out from the Lawson Tama Stadium opposite the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The collision involved a three tonne pick up truck and a car. The accident occurred around 6pm in the evening which resulted in the held up…
FIVE communities in Areo, Ward 3 of West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, have come together to repair their deteriorating road. The one-kilometer stretch had worsened over time, leading to the suspension of bus services to the provincial capital, Auki. As a result, residents were forced to walk the distance to reach town. Rather than waiting for…
FOLLOWING the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025 finale over the weekend, participating countries have started departing Honiara for their home countries. This marked the conclusion of the weeklong event that brought excitement to Honiara and the region, a statement issued by Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2025 said today. Nauru, the first delegation to depart,…
WORKERS Union of Solomon Islands has extended its 28 day strike notice to the Solomon Islands Ports Authority last week. This comes as the first 28-day strike notice issued to SIPA on Friday 10 January has lapsed on Thursday 6th February. In a letter to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIPA, Eranda Kotelawala on 5th…
A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the Solomon Islands are feeling the impact of the recent freeze on US aid programs. They have expressed expressing concerns over funding shortages and disruptions to ongoing projects. The freeze happened after newly elected US President, Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14169 on January 20, 2025. The…