Diarrhoeal outbreak

Over 3000 diarrhoeal cases have been reported in Honiara and provinces since the outbreak. Because of this the public have been urged to continue good hygiene practices as response interventions expand nationally.  Since the start of the outbreak over 3,000 cases have now been recorded. Although most cases are concentrated in Honiara and Guadalcanal, recent clusters have…

New book on Isabel

A new book about Isabel Island was recently published by the British Museum.  Called ‘Santa Isabel: A Pictorial History from Solomon Islands,’ it features many pictures which help tell the story of the Isabel Island and provides fascinating new insights into the history of a Pacific island.  The book was written by Ben Burt and Geoffrey…

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Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), recently attended the 4th Singapore-Pacific Islands Transport Ministers Forum 2025 for three days, from 13th to 15th July, at Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The theme for the forum was “Navigational Global Transport in a Changing World: Opportunities and Partnerships.” It gathered transport ministers and…

From bush knives to pack-house

It’s an emotional story of a journey that fills with determination, resilience, healing and vision by the founder and owner of Sape Farm – Dr. Paul Bosowai Popora. The Sape Pack-house stands not just as a facility but as a legacy, shaped by hardship, healing, and an extraordinary life journey. At the heart of this…

Border officials discuss landmark digital BMS

The Solomon Islands took a significant step forward in modernizing its immigration services with the launch of a two-day national workshop introducing the country’s new Digital Border Management System (BMS). Held from 23rd to 24th July 2025, the workshop was officially opened by the Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, who lauded the initiative…

PM Manele pledges reform and justice for Renbel

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele marked his first official visit to Rennell and Bellona Province on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025. This was during the province’s 32nd Second Appointed Day Anniversary at Tigoa. During the celebration he pledged strong support for reform, justice, and development to the province. In his address, the PM acknowledged long-standing challenges faced by the province, especially environmental damage caused…