U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Ann Marie Yastishock hosted the 83rd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the World War II Guadalcanal American Memorial, August 7, 2025. Ambassador Yastishock noted that these events “continue to indelibly bond the United States and Solomon Islands” even though “as years…
A suspect has been arrested for swearing at police officers during a foot beat patrol at Gilbert Camp, Borderline, and the Kobito area, East Honiara on Wednesday 6 August 2025. Naha police have successfully conducted a high-visibility foot beat in areas such as Gilbert Camp, the 10-dollar Market, and the surrounding vicinity, showing proactive community policing in our…
Ministry of Infrastructure Development Safeguards unit, in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP 2) Support Team, has kicked off public consultations at communities located along the East Malaita road network. This is in preparation for the roll-out of SIRAP 2 additional financing that incorporates climate-resilient infrastructure for the section from Baratalo…
Police is appealing to parents in Honiara to look after their children after police assist a missing child in the Borderline area in Honiara on 31 July 2025. Operation (Ops) Commander, Zero Tolerance Mr. Simpson Pogeava said, the 3-year-old child was brought to police for safekeeping, and later his parent called in at the police station and…
A 24-year-old male suspect was arrested by Auki Police in Malaita for allegedly attacking of a 24-year-old male victim at Kwaimela village in Central Kwara’ae recently. The incident occurred after an argument between the suspect and the victim, where it was also alleged that the suspect went to the victim’s pig fence and killed one of his pigs…
RESIDENTS of Gizo, the Western Provincial capital, are once again facing one of their most persistent challenges – a severe shortage of water. The prolonged dry spell currently affecting the town has worsened an already fragile situation, leaving many households and communities in distress as their water sources continue to dwindle. For weeks, now months Gizo and…
Communities around Kolokofa, Kia District in Isabel Province are celebrating a major milestone with the launch of mobile and internet services through the new R73 site tower. This achievement ends years of digital isolation for local residents, who previously lacked reliable connectivity despite network expansion across other parts of Isabel Island. While much of Isabel Province enjoyed…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) has announced its upcoming ISIA Annual Congress 2025, a landmark event scheduled to take place from 21–22 August 2025 in Honiara. Held under the theme “Shaping the Solomon Islands Financial and Economic Future Landscape – Relevance of the Accounting Profession,” this prestigious Congress will bring together accounting professionals, policymakers, and industry…
Applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025. The programme offers fully funded master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world. For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted hundreds…
The newly built Choiseul Provincial (CP) administration office complex in Taro is progressing well, with final touches needed before completion. The building complex is one of the project funded under the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF). In an interview, Mr Nathan Navala, director of Navs building construction said the project is in its final stage,…