Three routes under the government Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) are now operational, enhancing maritime connectivity and flow of goods and services spurring economic development and improved access for remote communities across our islands. The newly awarded routes include: – Route 3: Servicing Sikaiana Island (ongoing) – Route 5 to Rennell Bellona Province (first trip expected soon) – Route 6 covering Makira Island Weather coast…
Farmers in parts of Western Province, particularly copra and cocoa producers from Rannoggah, Vella La Vella, and Simbo have been severely affected by shipping delays in July 2025, coupled with a sudden drop in copra prices this month. Local buyers in rural areas reported paying between $5 to $7 per kilo in July in order…
International runners from overseas have started arriving ahead of the annual FlySolomons Peace Marathon, set for this Saturday, 30 August 2025. And excitement is building in Honiara as Solomon Airlines welcomes international guests. The marathon is not only a test of endurance but also a celebration of peace, fitness, and the Solomon Islands’ rich World War II heritage,…
The Government of Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE), has called for the creation of a new regional advocacy initiative – the Pacific Water Warrior Mechanism – to strengthen the Pacific’s voice on water security at all levels. Speaking at the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting (PWWM)…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received new digital equipment to strengthen its National Fisheries Observer Program. This was made possible thanks to the support of Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Program through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), as well as FFA’s ICT Division. The handover held Monday at the MFMR…
The Solomon Islands national U-16 team, the Katukatu, will take to the field today, Wednesday with pride on the line as they face Tahiti in the fifth-place playoff of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 with Kick-off set for 3pm at Lawson Tama Stadium. The young side’s World Cup dreams were dashed after a 8-0 loss…
For as long as she can remember, Hellen had no water at home. She walked for thirty minutes over hilly terrain to fetch water from the nearest stream for her family’s daily needs. When it rained, she collected and stored rainwater. Hellen’s daily activities revolved around water availability. Many days she would trek twice to…
A special training on vermicomposting for lead farmers from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western Provinces is being held at the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm compound at Burns Creek, East Honiara. The training will run until Friday this week. It is funded by the KIWA Fund through the Pacific Organic Learning…
The Police Response Department (PRD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), with support from the RSIPF-Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is preparing for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) meeting in Honiara next month. On Friday 22 August 2025 a capability demonstration as part of the operational readiness was…
Due to unprecedented increase in the number of bodies being stored at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) morgue in Honiara, relatives of deceased patients have been advised to collect their loved ones’ bodies within 48 hours The National Referral Hospital (NRH) management in a statement on Wednesday its important for relatives of deceased patients comply…