Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) have welcomed the appointment of a new legal advisor to help spearhead the recovery of uncollected revenue owed to Western Province (WP). The announcement was made last week during the introduction of the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG) short-term budget, where Premier Billy Veo revealed the formation of a special subcommittee dedicated…
Minister of Health and Medical Service has voiced strong support for the Service Bill 2025, warning that the country faces a critical shortage of health workers and deteriorating rural infrastructure that threatens the delivery of essential services. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Paul Bosowai praised the Ministry of Public Service for its role in drafting the Bill. “Allow me to commend the Ministry…
Solomon Islands’ public health system is grappling with a critical shortage of specialist surgeons, Health Minister Paul Bosowai told Parliament on Wednesday, citing urgent needs across multiple disciplines and outlining plans to double the workforce within five years. “As of October 2025, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has a total of 17 practicing…
A total of 11 teams have completed their registrations for the upcoming 2025 Honiara Football Association (HFA) season, with the official kick-off date yet to be confirmed. With the registration deadline set for October 22, HFA has urged all affiliated clubs to complete their registration before the closing date. “Clubs take note that all prizes…
Dear Editor – I’m writing this letter concerning the subject mentioned above, on the continuing issues the country (Solomon Islands) is facing today. Given the current situation the country is facing such as economic crises in connection to financial problems, the development level of the country is not moving ahead. Not only that it’s difficult to progress to another level due to weak central…
THE Government is yet to set a timeline for the establishment of a military force in the country. Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Jimson Tanangada, confirmed this in Parliamenton Wednesday in response to a question from the Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga. Minister Tanangada said while there is no fixed timeframe, the matter is…
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) hosted a second Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) socialisation workshop with development partners in Honiara on Tuesday – 14 October 2025. The one-day workshop brings development partners, and officials from key government ministries, to discuss how to strengthen coordination, improve understanding and align supports as Solomon Islands prepares for…
Central Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) under the Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) assures residents of Naha and Vura that road maintenance work their roads will commence shortly. In a statement, CPIU on Wednesday said, “We hear your concerns and fully aware of the deteriorating conditions along these sealed sections of East Honiara and are…
A new toilet facility was officially handed over to Honiara Senior High School on Wednesday, marking another important achievement in improving sanitation and hygiene in schools across Honiara. The project was funded by the Government of New Zealand through UNICEF, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development…
Honiara – Aspiring women leaders have expressed their appreciation for the valuable network they have gained after attending the Solomon Islands Senior Women in Executive Leadership Program. Twenty-five women representing different organisations from the private sector, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and public sector on Thursday 9 October 2025 successfully completed the four-day Program as the sixth cohort…