The iconic Gizo seafront in Western province is rapidly eroding as rising tides continue to eat away the shoreline, causing increasing concerns for local residents and businesses.Coastal erosion has become more visible in recent months, with king tides flooding parts of the waterfront and damaging structures along the shoreline.Gizo community members said the situation is…
TSI: On the 11th of February, 2025, Transparency International launched the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of 180 countries and territories around the world including Solomon Islands. The CPI score measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption (the Machinery of Government perceived corruption levels). The scores reflect the viewers of experts and surveys from businesspeople…
The “Helpem Smolwan Skul Gud” project aims to enhance literacy among primary school children in Western Province, providing a foundation for future literacy initiatives. Through reading clubs, the distribution of quality educational materials, and active engagement with parents and the community to support children’s reading activities, the project is empowering schools in Gizo and surrounding…
In a proactive push to address the ongoing plastic waste crisis and its detrimental effects on drainage systems, Chairlady Namoi Kaluae of The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is urging all relevant stakeholders to enforce the existing plastic ban with greater diligence and urgency. As urban areas continue to face significant drainage…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology’s Environment and Conservation division (ECD) is taking the use of less than 1.5L plastic water bottles, an item banned under the Environment Single Use Plastic Ban Regulation 2023 at the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) seriously. This is after members of the public have…
President of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam acknowledges the cordial relationship with Solomon Islands and offers assurance to assist in areas of development. He expressed this when the country’s Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday 18th February 2025. During the audience, the President welcomed the Governor-General…
SOLOMON Islands is part of the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Singapore from February 18-21, 2025. Solomon Islands’ delegation is led by Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID). The country’s participation represents a significant milestone for the Solomons, following its official accession to IALA as…
Australia and New Zealand through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have donated laptops for 121 schools across Solomon Islands. The recipient schools include Primary and Community High Schools in Makira/Ulawa Province, Malaita Province, Western Province, Guadalcanal Province, Temotu Province and Choiseul Province…
Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada has led a ministerial delegation for a brief a tour onboard the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant. Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton also welcome aboard Minister Tanangada, as well as Hon Choylin Douglas, Minister of Culture and Tourism; and…
MORE than 50 jobs have been created as construction of the new Buala market makes progress. This provided a strong boost to the local economy. Tropic Group Builders is being contracted to build the new complex. This is part of Australia’s push to deliver more economic infrastructure using local companies and suppliers. The project has…