There is a growing demand for kava in the United States (US) and other Pacific Island countries. This was revealed by Kubonitu Holding – a leading kava buyer and exporter in Solomon islands. In a statement to inform local growers, the national government and all the stakeholders who are supporting the kava industry, Kubonitu Holding said; “kava demand now…
Solomon Water officially received the upgraded White River Reservoir site in West Honiara on Monday. This marked the successful completion of fencing and civil works to secure and protect one of Honiara’s water storage facilities. The opening ceremony, held on-site at Upper White River, was attended by representatives from Solomon Water, the Australian High Commission,…
Members of the Papua New Guinea U16 Men’s National Football Team are in Honiara. They arrived from Port Moresby on Monday to compete in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship, the official qualifying tournament for the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2026. Led by Head Coach Mathew Witu, the 23-man squad will represent PNG on the regional stage, with the goal of securing one…
Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) has officially opened its new permanent office complex in Noro, Western Province on Friday. The move was described as a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to decentralization and bringing essential services closer to the people. Harry Kuma, Minister of Finance and Treasury led a delegation from Honiara to witness…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) today, Monday 11th August appeals to the Government to address the alarming unemployment crisis revealed by the ILO Labor Report and the Solomon Islands Government’s 2020 Population Census (2019 data). The findings expose an economy failing to create sufficient jobs, with youth bearing the heaviest burden. Critical…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in partnership with the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership, has taken a historic step to strengthen national resilience and regional leadership by officially launching the Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies. This program is the first of its kind to be offered in the Southwest Pacific. Designed to equip Solomon Islanders with advanced skills…
OFC: Samoa has booked their spot in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship final for the second consecutive year, and with it, a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Juan Chang Urrea’s side has powered past the Solomon Islands 5-0 in the first semi-final in Apia, to the delight of a passionate…
The Government has accorded a full State Funeral Service to the late former Prime Minister and former MP for Marovo constituency, Snyder Rini, who passed away on Tuesday, 5 August, in Honiara. The body of the Late Rini lie in state at the Parliament Chamber as of Monday morning for viewing by Leaders and members…
REVIVING the Laulasi Cultural Tourism Centre presents a gateway to investment opportunities for Malaita Province. Thats the key message delivered by Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni during a reconciliation ceremony for the Laulasi tribes held on Wednesday 6th August. Mr. Sifoni emphasized that reconciliation is more than just about healing divisions,it also paves the way…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has hailed the Solomon Islands National Women’s Football Team for their historic victory at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, calling it a “defining moment” in the country’s history. Speaking at a national celebration event held in Honiara, Prime Minister Manele praised the team for breaking a 42-year drought since the…