Solomon Airlines to start Australia-NZ flights

Solomons national carrier – Solomon Airlines (IE, Honiara) will begin operating on the Auckland International-Brisbane International city pair from February 21, 2025. The airline will use an A320-200 to operate the weekly roundtrip. “While we expect many to use the flight for point-to-point travel between Auckland and Brisbane, the service also connects with our Brisbane…

Korea proposes visa exemption

THE Republic of Korea is proposing at a deal with Solomon Islands to offer Visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. The proposal was highlighted when His Excellency (H.E) Jong Ho CHOI Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands presented his letter of credentials to the Governor General…

New Korean envoy presents credentials to GG 

His Excellency (H.E) Jong Ho CHOI, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands presented his letter of credentials to the Governor General (GG), His Excellency, Rev David Tiva Kapu. The presentation ceremony was held earlier this morning, Wednesday, at the Government House. The Governor General in welcoming the Ambassador, praised the support…

AUD190M for RSIPF training centre

AUSTRALIA will be funding the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Training Centre to be established in Honiara at the price tag of AUD190Million. Australia’s policing support to Solomon Islands follows the request made by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in 2024 during his discussions with his Australian counterpart Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for assistance from…

MHMS paves the way for digital health transformation

THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), with technical support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), commenced a two-day a workshop on Digital Health Strategy for Solomon Islands 2025-2029.   Health Programme Directors, Provincial Health Directors, Programme Managers and other health partners from the Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, United Nations International…

Malaita maintains commitment to USAID-supported projects

THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has reaffirmed its commitment to several USAID-funded projects aimed at improving infrastructure and services in the province. The projects include the Gwaigeo Access Road Rehabilitation, Gwaigeo Factory, Auki Fisheries Cold Storage, and the Ada Koa Cold Storage and Mini-Grid Energy. Although these projects were announced several years ago, they are…

Honiara to host regional fisheries meet

(NBC PNG) – NEXT month, all Pacific Island fisheries ministers will gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to push forward discussions aimed at mobilising fisheries resources across the region.   This was announced by Prime Minister James Marape following his return from Palau last Friday.  Prime Minister Marape said the upcoming meeting reflects a strategic initiative…

 2025 legal year opens

THE country’s legal fraternity yesterday celebrated the opening of the 2025 Legal year at the High Court premises after having had an ‘eventful’ 2024 Legal Year. The event started off with the mounting of a Guard of Honour by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in front of the High Court. The Guard of…