United States (U.S) has congratulated Solomon Islands on celebrating its Independence Day on Monday attained 47th years ago in 1978. U.S Secretary Marco Rubio in a statement on Monday said, “on behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America I offer my best wishes as you celebrate your National Day on…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reminded Solomon Islanders of the value of unity and stability in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking during the 47th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at St. Barnabas Cathedral on Sunday, the Prime Minister said the occasion was not just to give thanks, but also to reflect on how…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) band and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) brass band rocked the crowd with their famous dancing patterns as the country marked the 47th Independence Day of Solomon Islands in Honiara on the 7th of July, 2025. The RSIPF and ADF, who also form part of the parade, provide…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering pumping in further USD300million into Solomon Islands for the next four years to support existing and new projects it funds. This was revealed Emma Veve – the Director General of the Pacific Department within the ADB office based in Manila, Philippines. She was in Honiara fortnight ago to…
Auki police have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect in connection with the recent destruction of a church building belonging to the Oibola community in the Langa Langa lagoon, Malaita Province. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said, the suspect was under the influence of liquor when he allegedly damaged the…
The people of Kwene Community in Malu’u, North Malaita on Wednesday 2nd July celebrated the official handover of a Jacob’s Ladder delivered through the support of World Vision Solomon Islands and funded by the New Zealand Government. The ladder, symbolically and practically vital for the community, was constructed through World Vision’s Malaita Office as part…
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated the Solomon Islands on its 47th anniversary of independence. In a congratulatory message to David Tiva Kapu, the governor general of the Solomon Islands, Xi noted that the two sides have respected and supported each other since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2019. Political mutual…
RURAL youths and students from various schools in Malaita Province have used their school break to visit the National Parliament of Solomon Islands in Honiara, many for the very first time. The educational visits aim to give students a practical understanding of how Parliament functions and its role in national governance. For many students who…
EDWARD Cheng, owner of Eland Hardware in Auki, has once again stepped forward to support the Malaita Eagles football team with a generous donation of $2,000 cash. The financial support is to assist with preparations for the upcoming Solomon Cup tournament in Honiara. Malaita Eagles assistant coach Danny Belo expressed his gratitude upon receiving the…
Traveling to Kilu’ufi Hospital and National Referral Hospital (NRH) Dental Clinics to treat toothaches will now be a thing of the past for the people of East Kwaio in Malaita Province, following the official handover and opening of a new Australian-standard Dental Clinic at Atoifi Adventist Hospital (AAH) on Tuesday, 1st of July 2025. The…