The South Choiseul Constituency (SCC) has officially announced the SCC championship which is set take place next year, with Babatana ward has been confirm the official host of the event. The competition is scheduled to run from 8th to 15th January 2026 at Sasamuga village will feature a competitive tournaments in soccer, netball and volleyball for both…
William Lai has stepped down as Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) President citing personal reasons. He tendered his resignation as SIBF President effective Tuesday 21st October, 2025. SIBF expresses its sincere appreciation to Lai for his service and contributions to the sport and the basketball community for the past 22 months. In keeping with SIBF governance arrangements, the Board confirms…
Solomon Islands music sensation Sean Rii continues to demonstrate the power of music for good, raising a massive Vanuatu Vatu 1million to help rebuild a damaged science laboratory at Malapoa College in Vanuatu recently. The significant funds were generated from his recent Tuff Tumas Concert in Port Vila, an event organised in partnership with The…
THE Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is developing an Employment Information System to better determine the rate of youth unemployment in the country. Minister Harry Kuma confirmed this in Parliament last week when responding to a question from Member of Parliament for Small Malaita and Chairman of the Parliamentary House Committee, Rick…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says addressing youth unemployment in Solomon Islands requires a multi-pronged or whole-of-government approach. He made the remarks in Parliament last week after Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, asked Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Harry Kuma, about measures to tackle the issue. According to data, around 70 percent…
FORMER Malaita Premier and current Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 5 in West Baegu/Fataleka has passed on. Late Hon. Daniel Suidani was called to rest on Tuesday morning 21st October 2025 at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. His passing was announced by his Advisor Celsus Talifilu in a statement issued via social…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands on Friday marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey. This came following the official handover of new ICT equipment under the Strengthening Legislatures’ Capacity in Pacific Island Countries (SLIP) Phase II Project at Paul Tovua Complex. The ceremony was attended by the Honourable Speaker Patteson John Oti, Chairpersons and Members of…
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has officially commissioned a new telecommunications tower on Monday 13th October 2025 at Husuzo, situated within the South New Georgia Rendova Tetepare constituency. This development represents a key milestone in enhancing and expanding internet connectivity throughout the Solomon Islands. Supported by the People’s Republic of China, the tower’s construction is led by China Harbour Engineering Company…
Premiers of Makira/Ulawa Province (MUP), Hon. Stanley Siapu, and Temotu Province, Hon. Stanley Tehiahua, are joining forces with the national government to address the land dispute surrounding Waimapuru National Secondary School (WNSS). Their united stance aims to ensure justice is served and the school’s future is safeguarded. Speaking at the WNSS graduation ceremony on Thursday, both leaders…
The East Rennell Rugby Union Association (ERRUA), under the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF), successfully held its first-ever Tegano Tamagiki Rakabi Festival over the weekend. The festival, focused on kids’ rugby development, brought together families, young players, and community leaders in a vibrant celebration of sport, unity, and youth empowerment. Supported by Solomon Rugby…