MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Rexson Ramofafia, has outlined key ministry programs the Government will fund in 2026 to drive economic transformation, following the tabling of the $5.6 billion national budget in Parliament on Monday. Speaking during the second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025, Minister Ramofafia highlighted targeted allocations for productive, social, and…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka will lead the Solomon Islands delegation to the 2025 PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting, which will open on Thursday at the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) conference centre in Honiara. This follows the conclusion of the Ninth PACER Plus Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Tuesday, attended…
An urgent public health alert has been issued to the public following an increase in measles cases across neighbouring countries in the Pacific. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) issued the advisory after cases were reported in Australia and New Zealand. This rise in cases has placed the Solomon Islands at heightened risk…
Solomon Islands continue to make its mark in the Futsal code with the local Futsal Club Mataks being crowned the champ of the OFC Futsal Men’s Club championship. The boys defeated Waikato Rapids of New Zealand to retain the title. After a disappointing start in their campaign after losing two of their opening matches, they…
The Japanese Government is providing funding support valued at US80,679 (SBD665,000) to Ghaobata Primary School in North Guadalcanal to build a new classroom complex. A signing ceremony was held on Friday at the Japanese Embassy in Honiara between the Keiichi Higuchi – Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands and Ms Emillian Papasa, Head of the Ghaobata…
Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has acknowledged the Australian Government for its continuous support towards infrastructure development in Solomon Islands. Minister responsible for Infrastructure Development Ricky Fuo’o echoed the acknowledgement this week at the two-day 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The theme for the event is: “Connecting for…
A sports tournament is currently underway at Polo village in Varisika Ward 11 in North Choiseul this week. The ‘George Vakana Cup’ tournament features 11-a-side football for men and netball for ladies. The competition commenced on Tuesday and is scheduled to conclude end of this week depending on how fast the matches are being played.…
The Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) of Vella La Vella, located in the Western Province of Solomon Islands, has proudly represented Solomon Islands at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) held in Belém, Brazil. This event serves as a platform to showcase a decade of community-led initiatives and indigenous knowledge practices. The founder of…
Reeves International, in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force, held an open day event on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Lofung Border Outpost site for the surrounding communities. The event provided an opportunity to update residents on the ongoing activities and progress at the Lofung post. The open day was aimed to strengthen engagement and transparency…
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel handed over sports equipment to schools near Lofung Station as part of the ongoing Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership. The donation event took place during an open day on Friday – November 7, 2025 which brought smiles to both teachers and students. The equipment aims to support youth engagement by encouraging physical activity, teamwork, and community participation among…