Journos visit Australia

A delegation of Solomon Islands journalists have completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney, gaining new skills and perspectives on emerging issues including artificial intelligence, the role of media in democracy, and the digital transformation of the media sector. The visit also helped to forge relationships with leading Australian media outlets, including the Special…

Infrastructure, land challenges in West highlighted

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged Western Province’s comparatively stronger economic position but says persistent land and infrastructure challenges continue to limit its full development potential. Speaking during his recent address celebrating Western Day Celebration in Seghe Marovo on Monday 8th December, the Prime Minister said Western Province remains ahead of many other provinces…

Construction worker attacked in N/Malaita

A construction worker under the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) currently working at the Kolofe campsite, in the northern part of Malaita Province has been attacked which had drawn widespread condemnation. The Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), along with the second Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) support team…

Ramofafia outlines major 2026 economic transformation programs

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…