Thirteen (13) priests from the Catholic Diocese of Gizo, Western Province have completed their week-long retreat. The program was held on June 15th at St. Joseph’s Parish in Moli, Choiseul Province. One of the Indian priests who served at Noro Parish expressed his gratitude to be part of the program, saying the program allowed them…
Sky Riders were crowned the first-ever Floorball 3×3 Men’s Champions as the Floorball Federation of Solomon Islands (FFSI) hosted its inaugural 3×3 tournament on Sunday, June 22, at Friendship Hall. A total of nine teams competed in the men’s division, split into two pools. The top two teams from each pool advanced to the semi-finals,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele early this week on Sunday met with Solomon Islands students and professionals living in Suva during a gathering at the AusAid Building, University of the South Pacific (USP). The event brought together Solomon Islanders studying at universities in Fiji as well as those working in regional and international organisations, including…
IT has emerged that the proposed extension of the Honiara International Airport, formerly Henderson International Airport, could be built for half the price if the project is put on public tender. The proposed project would see an additional 800 metres to the airport runway, according to sources familiar with the project. The Government is actively…
Solomon Islands was proudly represented at two prestigious international science events this month. The events included; the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) 2025 in Brisbane, Australia and at Taiwan. At ICCB 2025, the following organizations from Solomon Islands are attending the conference. They are; 1. Baru Conservation Alliance, 2. The Nature Conservancy, 3. Solomon Islands National University and…
ABOUT 41 young women have graduated over the weekend and successfully completed a five-month life skills program at the Mary Mazzarello Development Centre-RTC at Henderson, East of Honiara. The ceremony was held based on the theme: “Commitment, Patience, and Faith can Lead to Success.” The program began with a thanksgiving mass celebrated by His Grace,…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has bid farewell to Solomon Island (SI) Commander under the RSIPF and AFP Police Partnership Program (RAPPP) Heath Davies. The ceremony was held at Rove Police Headquarters on Friday 23 June 2025. Commander Davies, who is also the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF),…
GLOBAL health challenges now appear to be the next frontier for Solomon Islands-China bilateral cooperation. Opposition Leader Matthew Wale MP highlighted this in discussions with the staff of Nanjing Medical University [NMU] during his visit there last week. Hon Wale who led a delegation of senior Opposition figures, representing political parties that make up the…
In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the global stage. The challenges of trade tensions, climate change, and geopolitical pressures require our unity now more than ever. Reflecting this spirit, Prime Minister…
A restaurant owner who distributed disposable plastic forks to customers last June has been fined $10,000. This is the first-ever case initiated under the Environment (Single Use Plastic Ban) Regulation 2023. Xian Pan Li, 51, of China, was found guilty after a trial for one count of Distribution of Single-Use Plastic, contrary to clause 4(2)…