APPLICATIONS for all 2026 government scholarships will open in two weeks time. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Wednesday through its Minister Tozen Leokana at the launch of the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Plan (SITESAP) 2026. The application window will run from July 14 to…
A 17 -year-old juvenile who admitted to damaging the screen glass door of a public bus in Honiara has been handed over to his parents with strict conditions, after being sentenced to one count of Malicious Injuries. The male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to the charge. Principal Magistrate Tearo Beneteti…
MEMBERS of the public in Auki, Malaita Province are being warned to stay away from the deteriorating old Auki wharf, which has become a serious safety hazard. The structure, which has long been neglected is in a severe state of disrepair. Steel rods are now exposed from its surface, creating a dangerous environment for anyone…
After more than a decade in silence, the business community roared back to life as Prime Minister (PM)Jeremiah Manele officially opened the 2025 National Trade Fair on Wednesday in Honiara. The event is being staged at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Park commonly known as the FOPA Village located at the lower Panatina, East…
The construction of Huawei telecommunications towers under the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) is progressing smoothly in Vella La Vella, Western Province—with no disputes reported to date. Six tower sites are currently under development across Vella, located in Vatoro, Dovele, Java, Lambulambu, Beiporo, and Vonunu. Some of them are already completed. The project…
The 2025 Annual National Trade Fair was officially opened yesterday and is underway at the Solomon Islands National University Park or commonly known as FOPA village, Panatina, East Honiara. The theme for the event is: ‘Trade for transformation- Rebuilding our Happy isles.’ Official guests attending the opening ceremony includes the Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, Deputy…
Over 40 members of the Burnscreek Hi-way Intergenerational Wellness in East Honiara turned up for a health screening organised by a group of passionate 10,000 Toes Community Ambassadors—many of whom are the youths!Using the SolPEN protocol, the ambassadors screened for major non- communicable disease (NCD) risk factors, and here’s what we found: In response to…
The Official Independence Parade by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Uniform Groups will be staged at the National Stadium in King George, East Honiara on Monday 7th July. A statement issued by Government Communication Unit said, the event will commence at 6am and will run until 10am on that day – Monday,…
A one-day live music concert is set to rock Honiara marking the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebration on Monday, 7 July. The one-day music concert will feature some of the country’s top bands, artists, string bands, and gospel bands. The concert is a free-to-watch event to be hosted at the SINU Park Village stage, currently…
The Solomon Islands Secondary School Games (SISSG25) enters its final day of rugby competition today, Thursday July 3, at the King George VI East End Park. A major upset in the group stages has seen defending champions Koloale CHS crashed out early, finishing behind Honiara Senior High School and Su’u NSS. Their absence makes way…