The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is closely monitoring the escalating tensions in the Middle East with grave concern. The conflict intensified following reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Iranian cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed along with other high-ranking officials after airstrikes allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States. In retaliation, Iran has reportedly launched attacks targeting…
Solomon Islands continues to face some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls globally. The concern was highlighted as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8. This year’s global theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” calls for urgent action to remove barriers to equal justice,…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has denied reports of an alleged new Cabinet line-up that circulated in the media last week. The reported list claimed that a new internal Cabinet arrangement had been quietly decided without any official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the circulated list, Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Guadalcanal Peter Shanel Agovaka was named as…
Hookin4Health Solomon Islands, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF), on Sunday marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a small event at the National Hockey Centre in Honiara. Speaking to Star Sports, facilitator Esmie Belo said the event aimed to bring girls and women together through sport while also promoting awareness and discussions…
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and British High Commission, in partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands, convened a high-level consultation workshop on implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The workshop was held on 5 March in Honiara. Over 30 participants attended the event which brought together representatives from Government, regulatory and oversight…
The North Shore Mangroves group has commenced its phase 1 of its mangrove restoration project at Kwene Village in Ward 8, North Malaita. The project is funded by the Global Green-grants Fund from the United States. North Shore Mangroves is a community-based environmental group established in 2017 at Kwene Village. The group’s vision is to restore the…
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) and the Solomon Islands Taekwondo Federation (SITF) have officially registered with the National Sports Council (NSC) for the 2026 calendar year. Their registration brings the total number of registered national sporting federations to 10.The registration marks an important step in strengthening governance standards, athlete development pathways and support…
Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has officially commenced the Regional Airport Asset Maintenance consultancy under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank. This initiative is being delivered by the joint venture between Gyros Corporation and Pacific Consultants Co Ltd, following the contract signing on…
Seaweed farmers in West Are Are in the southern region of Malaita Province are raising alarm after an oil spill reportedly reached their seaweed farms in Uhu Harbour. Farmers say the spill, believed to have originated from a nearby logging operation, is now threatening both their seaweed crops and the surrounding marine environment that local…
The Prime Minister and Supervising Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, this morning received a courtesy call from the Area Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) Pacific, Mr. Hamish Young at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr. Young to formally…