The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has officially announced the appointment of Australian Daniel Barrett as the new head coach of the Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team. Barrett, who arrived in the country last week, brings with him a wealth of experience in the women’s game. He has previously coached Australian A-League Women’s sides…
Women from across the five zones in Ward 4 Tulagi gathered at Charles Woodford Stadium over the weekend to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day. At the event they also called for greater recognition of their contributions and urging action on gender equity and community development. Its the first time Tulagi community hosted the event. Central Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari…
The East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth and sports development by presenting a $10,000 donations to the Lauru Football Association (LFA) last week. In statement, LFA revealed that on Friday 17 October 2025, the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Mr. Collin Bemama presented the donations to LFA President, Jeffrey Sipele at the…
China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) recently conducted Artificial Intelligence (AI) anti-fraud training for more than 20 officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF). The session held at the Central police statioin was aimed at enhancing the RSIPF capacity to detect and combat telecommunications fraud involving AI technologies. During the session, CPLT officer Superintendent Zhang Yukun…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), convened an informational and awareness workshop on Friday. This was to brief stakeholders on the country’s updated credit reporting regulations and the transition toward a more inclusive financial data system. Daniel Haridi, CBSI’s Chief Manager of Financial Systems Development and Payments said, the newly promulgated…
Specific maintenance work on the sealed roads in West Honiara, Lot 1, commenced late last month. This project covers routes: Guppy Street, Island Jetty Road, Lengakiki Road, Mbuburu Road, and the road leading to the Ministry of Mines and Forestry. The contract for this lot experienced delays due to a revised scope of priorities since…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the One-Day Global Crusade Leadership Summit at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Lawson Tama on Friday morning. The Summit was jointly organised by the ‘Global Crusade With Kumuyi Global Network’ in collaboration with the ‘Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association.’ Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. and…
The HookIn4Health (H4H) program is currently delivering its program to kids in and around Honiara. The program aims to provide inclusivity, health and wellness, community development and gender equity. H4H delivers its engagement hockey sessions for kids on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the national hockey center in King George, East Honiara. “Every Monday, Wednesday,…
The Papua New Guinea- Solomon Islands (PNG-SI) Business Council, PNGSIBC, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP. During the brief meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Prime Minister Manele was updated on the level of collaboration between the PNGSIBC and its partner, the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia and Vona Vona, Hon. George Temahua, has challenged the Goldie College graduating class of 2025 to become a driving force for the Solomon Islands’ future transformation through education, character, and service. Delivering his keynote address Hon. Temahua said the strength of a nation does not rest on its wealth or population,…