The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and British High Commission, in partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands, convened a high-level consultation workshop on implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The workshop was held on 5 March in Honiara. Over 30 participants attended the event which brought together representatives from Government, regulatory and oversight…
The North Shore Mangroves group has commenced its phase 1 of its mangrove restoration project at Kwene Village in Ward 8, North Malaita. The project is funded by the Global Green-grants Fund from the United States. North Shore Mangroves is a community-based environmental group established in 2017 at Kwene Village. The group’s vision is to restore the…
Seaweed farmers in West Are Are in the southern region of Malaita Province are raising alarm after an oil spill reportedly reached their seaweed farms in Uhu Harbour. Farmers say the spill, believed to have originated from a nearby logging operation, is now threatening both their seaweed crops and the surrounding marine environment that local…
The Prime Minister and Supervising Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, this morning received a courtesy call from the Area Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) Pacific, Mr. Hamish Young at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr. Young to formally…
The RSIPF Fire and Rescue Service has received new information and communications technology (ICT) equipment through a donation from the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), enhancing its ability to deliver modern, high-quality training and operational support. The equipment package includes a laptop computer, projector and colour laser printer, which will support training delivery,…
Following SINPF’s response to the media in the 2nd half of 2025, and in other SINPF outreach events regarding the SINPF SOLCHO commercial property investment, SINPF Management has advised that the Board’s resumption efforts has been progressing but albeit carefully. The SINPF Board has engaged Kramer Asia Pacific (KAPAC) to conduct an independent peer review…
A Motion of No-Confidence (MONC) has been formally lodged against the Premier of Western Province, setting the stage for a political showdown in the Western Provincial Assembly. The notice of motion, dated March 5, 2026, was publicly posted at the Western Provincial Government headquarters in Gizo, triggering the mandatory seven-day notice period required under the…
A two-day National Stakeholder Reflection and Co-Creation workshop towards strengthening the nation’s education system with a focus on developing Teachers Professional Development model was successfully completed on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at Honiara Hotel. The workshop brought together 46 key stakeholders involving education providers, development partners, school principals, and MEHRD officers to reflect on how…
The 10th Joint Border Committee (JBC) Meeting was successfully convened in Noro, Western Province on Monday – 2nd March 2026. At the meeting officials from the Government of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening border governance, security cooperation, and sovereignty. The meeting was co-chaired by Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr.…
Premier of Western Province, Hon. Billy Veo, emphasized the critical importance of traditional ties between communities as he welcomed senior officials from Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea to Noro. Speaking at the opening dinner for the 10th Joint Border Committee and 15th Senior Officials Meeting on Monday at the Marina Hotel in Noro, Western Province…