PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed his Government of National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT’s) commitment to fostering an environment where young women can rise, achieve and contribute to shared progress in the Pacific Islands region. PM Manele was speaking at a welcome dinner hosted for the Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Schwenke, the eight contestants of…
THE body of man found trapped in debris in the upper Balasuna River in Guadalcanal Province on Monday has been identified by his relatives. The body has been identified by relatives after several calls were made on Facebook on Monday for the identification. The body was found by children from Koleasi Community who were looking…
THE two accused for the manslaughter of a mentally ill person at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) compound in 2023 have pleaded guilty to the crime. Michael Sodu and Philip Mamuala entered their guilty pleas on Tuesday after the prosecution reduced the charge from murder. The charge reduction followed a successful plea bargain between the…
THE Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Regional MCS Data Analysis Training (RMCS DAT) successfully concluded its second phase on Friday in Brisbane, Australia, equipping participants with advanced data analysis skills to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The training brought together representatives from 9 FFA Members: Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru, RMI, Palau, PNG, Solomon…
A welcome dinner for the contestants of the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) was organised by the Government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday night. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas hosted the pageants and their supporting delegates at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was…
PARENTS of students at Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School (PSS) in Auki, Malaita have raised concerns over a serious internal school issue that led to the cutting of a cow’s leg last week. Reports indicated that the incident occurred due to an ongoing dispute over the appointment of a new principal for the school. The school…
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Catholic Church of Solomon Islands and the faithful of Holy Name of Mary Tanaghai Parish west of Honiara gathered in great numbers to witness a historic moment of grace and thanksgiving as His Grace, Archbishop Christopher M. Cardone, OP, solemnly dedicated and blessed the newly constructed church building. Assisted…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is proud to support hosting the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 in Honiara. The Government is the event’s Platinum Sponsor of SB$2 million to support bringing the event for the first time in Solomon Islands this year. Early this week, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the government is proud…
ALLEGATIONS of many applicants forging documents under the Labour Mobility Scheme (LMS) has come under scrutiny with the West Makira Member of Parliament (MP) Derick Manuari expressing deep concern. Hon Manuari in a statement issued on Wednesday said, it is more concerning that authorities especially the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) has no proper mechanisms in…
Immigration officers from Solomon Islands, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are in Honiara to advance the next phase of the new Solomon Islands Border Management System (BMS). This followed the announcement by Australian Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Richard Marles MP, during his visit to Honiara in May 2024. The teams from Solomon Islands,…