Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita, Hon. Rick Hou says he is thrilled to see a significant increase in the Pacific Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. “From just 1,500 people both in Australia and New Zealand in 2018, it is reported that we reach nearly 10,000 people by the end of 2025,” Hou said when…
The West Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita Province has began rolling out of its Constituency Development Programme-funded livelihood projects, valued at $5 million. The projects included; housing schemes, fisheries, agriculture, and other small-scale individual livelihood initiatives. The first batch of housing materials have already arrived in Auki and is currently being stored pending distribution to communities…
Hon. Rick Hou, Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Constituency, has appealed to all landowners and community leaders in his region to allow development projects to proceed on their land. Thats because ongoing land disputes continue to hinder and delay essential services and infrastructure delivery in the constituency. Hou made the appeal during Parliament’s…
Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP) has successfully completed the construction and commissioning of another telecommunications tower in Jack Harbour, Western Province. The newly commissioned site has now been officially brought on air, further enhancing network coverage and connectivity in Solomon Islands. The construction of the telecommunication towers is made possible through funding from…
Rennell Bellona Province has a new Premier. He is Hon. Eric Saueha who was sworn-in on Friday. The election of Premier came after the former Premier Derek Pongi was ousted in a motion of no confidence conducted early this week. The former Premier who is also the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Lughu…
Repair and maintenance work on the wooden bridges along South Road in Malaita Province is making progress. The urgent repairs began in late December 2025 and were undertaken by local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC). They started on the first bridge at Maoro, along the Central Kwara’ae Road. Works are carried out by demolition and…
Gizo Hospital in Western Province has recorded the highest number of baby deliveries for the year 2026 after five babies were born in a single day at the hospital. Hospital authorities confirmed that the births were safely conducted by medical staff, with both mothers and newborns reported to be in stable condition. The milestone has…
Three police vehicles were stoned and an office sustained injury on New Year’s Eve in Honiara when patrolling and attending to police reports. Naha Police responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence in Ferakusia in east Honiara when a suspect struck left mirror. Apolice officer also sustained an injury on his back…
Makira Ulawa Provincial (MUP) Government has extended its warm greetings to the Government and people of Solomon Islands. The statement was issued on 1st January 2026 as the country enters 2026. In a statement Premier Stanley Siapu said, “Warm New Year greetings from the Provincial Government and people of Makira Ulawa Province to you all.”…
Mathias Lenialu is now the new Acting Commissioner of Police. A farewell ceremony was held at the New Year’s eve on Wednesday allowing members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to witness the change of leadership. The outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mostyn Mangau was farewelled during parade at Rove police headquarters after…