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"TSI article is not only misleading but als‌o ‌factually‌ ‌incorrect,‌ malicious‌ , ‌and‌ ‌unbecoming‌ ‌of‌ ‌an‌ ‌organization‌ ‌that‌ ‌promotes‌ ‌itself‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌beacon‌ ‌of‌ ‌transparency."‌ ... Read More

Jane Waetara sworn-in as new Electoral Commission’s CEO

Sir David congratulates Mrs. Waetara soo after her swearing-in ceremony|Photo GCU Jane Waetara has been sworn-in as the new Chief Electoral Officer of the Solomon ... Read More

Vanuatu marks 40th Independence Anniversary

Vice President Rocky Tuku and Vanuatu national cut the Anniversary cake|Photo by GCU Vanuatu nationals working and residing in the country have celebrated its 40th ... Read More

Renbell Provincial Government to cancel Rennel Mining operations

"Almost half of West Rennell land has been shipped out. Now we only left with Rocks. For now, I put a STOP to mining around ... Read More

NZ Air Force to carry out air surveillance across Solomon Islands EEZ

admin - July 12, 2020

Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Jimmie Rodgers The New Zealand Air Force will make a full air surveillance over the Solomon Islands Economic Exclusive ... Read More

Judgement of foreign nationals illegally enters Solomon Islands sets for tomorrow

admin - July 5, 2020

RSIPF Acting Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau. Judgement of the three foreign nationals allegedly enters the Solomon Islands illegally on 19 June 2020 sets for tomorrow. This ... Read More

Makira left out of vital infrastructure development

admin - July 2, 2020

Men trekking down the River to the coast from an inland Makohigo village, East Makira Constituency. The need to have a proper road infrastructure at ... Read More

“It’s even risky to accessing basic healthcare services”: Beato Mae

admin - June 29, 2020

"About sixty children from this village have died before reaching the nearest health center". Read More

Wale calls on government to be serious about addressing HCC’s corruption allegations

admin - June 13, 2020

Leader of the official Opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale Opposition Leader-Hon. Matthew Wale is calling on the government to take appropriate actions to address the serious ... Read More

Sir David sent well-wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

admin - June 13, 2020

Solomon Islands Governor-General Sir David Vunagi during his Queens Birthday Speech. The Governor General-Sir David Vunagi has sent his well-wishes on behalf of Solomon Islands ... Read More

Solomon Islands maintain its fight against COVID-19

admin - June 13, 2020

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare Solomon Islands must not let its guards down despite some COVID-19 affected countries start easing their restriction measures against ... Read More

Gov’t likely to extend SOPE period

admin - June 1, 2020

Attorney General, John Muria Junior The current state of Public Emergency is opened for further extension. Attorney General, John Muria Junior stated yesterday on the ... Read More

USD25.8 COVID-19 assistance from Japan to SI

admin - May 31, 2020

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, HE. Shigeru Toyama The Government of Japan has announced a 25.8 million US dollars in COVID 19 emergency ... Read More

Repatriation of stranded nationals abroad underway

admin - May 27, 2020

Stranded nationals arrived from Brisbane yesterday. Photo by SBM The first repatriation flight for stranded Solomon Islanders overseas has arrived yesterday evening from Brisbane, Australia. ... Read More

USA lauds COVID-19 free Solomon Islands

admin - May 27, 2020

US Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu -Her Excellency Erin Mckee and Solomon Islands Governor-General Sir David Vunagi |Photo by US ... Read More

PM: “NO TIME FOR PETTY POLITICS”

admin - May 23, 2020

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare The National Government has called on Parliamentarians to leave petty politics behind and join hands together to fight ... Read More

Honiara residents commended for respecting ‘Lockdown Order’

admin - May 22, 2020

Police officer Manning the White River Checkpoint|Photo by Charley Piringi The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has commended the Honiara residents for respecting the ... Read More

Repatriation of stranded nationals abroad will start next week

admin - May 21, 2020

News Solomon Airline Airbus landing Solomon Airlines will take a special repatriation flight from Brisbane to Honiara, Tuesday next week. The national carrier confirmed in ... Read More

Veke won petition case

admin - May 21, 2020

Minister of Police Hon. Anthony Veke Parliament of Member for West Guadalcanal and Minister of Police and National Security Hon. Anthony Veke has won his ... Read More

22 arrested for breaching ‘Lockdown Order’

admin - May 21, 2020

Police officers at Town Council Checkpoint Twenty-two suspects have been arrested for breaching the lockdown order last night. Police Media confirmed this afternoon. A police ... Read More

New COVID-19 molecular lab opens at NRH

admin - May 20, 2020

The COVID-19 molecular testing laboratory at the National Referral Hospital has officially opened today. First blood samples to be tested depends on the symptomatic surveillance ... Read More

“Honiara residents must stay at home”: PM

admin - May 20, 2020

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare All citizens of Honiara Emergency Zone are urged to adhere to the lockdown orders by staying at home during ... Read More

LOCKDOWN OPERATION COMMENCES

admin - May 20, 2020

Honiara City in total lockdown| Photo by Charley Piringi (SIBC TV) A 36-hours total lockdown for Honiara Emergency Zone has commenced as of 6 pm ... Read More

HONIARA LOCKDOWN, NEXT WEEK

admin - May 15, 2020

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and People with Special need interpreter, Stella. The proposed simulation lockdown has been approved by the Cabinet and is ... Read More

Minister Seleso and Premier Suidani resolved differences

admin - May 12, 2020

Front: Frome left to right, Malaita Provincial Premier Hon. Daniel Suidani, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, and Minister of Provincial Government, Hon. Rollen Seleso. ... Read More

NZ and WHO lauds the COVID-19-free Solomon Islands

admin - May 12, 2020

From left to right: Secretary to Prime Min9ister, Dr. Jimmie Rodgers, Minister for Foreign Affairs and external trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, and New Zealand High ... Read More

NZ supports Gizo/Kilufi Hospitals’ upgrade work

admin - April 29, 2020

New Zealand High Commissioner HE Georgina Roberts handing over the signed agreement to Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Jimmy Roggers and Foreign Affairs Minister ... Read More

UPDATED: FIVE bodies recovered from Taimareho ferry tragedy

admin - April 5, 2020

Taimareho sea ordeal passengers |Photo: Solomon focus Five bodies have been recovered by Maritime’s Search and Rescue team today. This was confirmed by the SIMSA ... Read More

GOVERNMENT ASSURES LOCAL STUDENTS ABROAD

admin - March 30, 2020

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare The Solomon Islands Government assured local students studying abroad and their parents, that it will do everything to ensure ... Read More

NPF to assist its members

admin - March 28, 2020

Finance Minister Hon. Harry Kuma and SINPF bosses The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund, SINPF, has offered to assist its members as a way to ... Read More

COVID-19 suspected case tested negative

admin - March 28, 2020

Health Minister Hon. Dickson Mua and his Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil Of the three most recent suspected cases sent for testing in Australia, one has ... Read More

Airlines urged to close Brisbane flights

admin - March 27, 2020

Solomon Airlines new airbus landed. Solomon Airlines has today made its last commercial flight to Brisbane, Australia, prior to a temporary close. Australian High Commission ... Read More

Honiara declared “Emergency zone”

admin - March 27, 2020

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has declared Honiara as an emergency zone as he made a nationwide address today. ... Read More

“Close SI-International Borders”: Dr. James Ereaia

admin - March 27, 2020

Solomon Islands Priest and doctor residing in Italy, Father Dr. James Ereai A Solomon Islands Priest residing in Italy has advised the government to immediately ... Read More

June’s by-elections might be postponed

admin - March 25, 2020

Chief Electoral Commissioner Mose Saitala By-elections scheduled for June this year are likely to be postponed, says the Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala Mr. Saetala ... Read More

Government finalised ‘Price Control’ mechanism

admin - March 24, 2020

National Parliament of Solomon Islands The National Government has finalized its ' Price fixing' mechanism to control essential goods and services in the country. This ... Read More

Airlines reduce weekly flight schedules

Newly inaugurated Solomon Airline airbus landing Our national carrier-Solomon Airlines has today reduced its weekly flights between Honiara and Brisbane, Australia. It says its existing ... Read More

Schools early closure effect as of today

Vura Community High School students Photo: Supplied The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has today acted on the Prime Minister's nationwide call for ... Read More

Government took serious measures on preventing COVID-19

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare The Solomon Islands government has stepped up its preventative measures and preparedness plans against the deadly coronavirus. Following negative ... Read More

Locals in Canada safe from COVID-19 to date

Solomon Islands Honorary Consul General to Canada Mr. Ashwant Dwivedi Solomon Islands nationals in Canada are safe with no reported cases of Coronavirus affecting them. ... Read More

Third COVID-19 suspected case tested negative

COVID-19 Results of the third suspected Coronavirus case of Solomon Islands underwent testing in Australia this week has tested negative. The Ministry of Health and ... Read More

‘Coronavirus not here’, says Health authority

admin - March 13, 2020

Health Minister, Hon. Dickson Mua and Health Permanent secretary, Pauline McNeil There has been no confirmed case of coronavirus in the country, says the Ministry ... Read More

Kuma denounces SIPA employees claims

admin - March 13, 2020

Finance Minister, Hon. Harry Kuma The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma has denounced comments made by some workers of Solomon Islands Ports ... Read More

Landslide tragedy claimed lives, search on for missing people

admin - March 13, 2020

Homes in Sahalu, West Guadalcanal destroyed by landslide and flooding Two people are confirmed dead and six still missing at Lambi, West Guadalcanal as a ... Read More

Aviation’s ‘Radio outreach program’ launched

admin - March 10, 2020

The National Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation has launched its historic 'Outreach Radio Program' today in Honiara. Director of Communication, Ministry of ... Read More

Heavy rain warning

admin - March 10, 2020

Flooded Lunga River A heavy rain warning has been issued for the country. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service said the heavy rain alert is now ... Read More

‘Tribal Land Panels Bill 2019’ hearing tomorrow

Solomon Islands Parliament House The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee, BLC, is set to conduct hearings into the Tribal Land Panels Bill 2019. The Parliament ... Read More

“Refrain from ‘One Link’ CBSI warns

Central Bank of Solomon Islands The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has clarified, its position on the ONE LINK PACIFICA (OLP) issue remains unchanged ... Read More

Women’s Day Celebrated

Honiara Women turn out in numbers to celebrate International Women's day |Photo: Joycelyn Taurikeni The Solomon Islands has celebrated International Women’s Day today. Janet Oge, ... Read More

Commonwealth Day Celebrated

Commonwealth Day is celebrated around the globe today. The Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II has sent her Commonwealth Day message over the weekend. ... Read More

‘A study found Solomon Islanders rely on traditional justice systems.’

admin - February 20, 2020

The 'Solomon Islands Access to Justice' study has concluded that most Solomon Islanders continue to rely on traditional justice systems. Both men and women rely ... Read More

CSO’s on US$1b loan deal

admin - March 5, 2020

Honiara based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have condemned the proposed action of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Treasury, Mr. Harry Kuma, for attempting to ... Read More

New Ministers sworn-in

Solomon Islands Prime Ministers office Temotu Nende MP, Hon. Commins Mewa is the new Minister of Education and Human Resources Development and the MP for ... Read More

‘One Link Pacifica illegal’

admin - February 20, 2020

CBSI Office One-Link Pacifica is a Fishing Company, not a Financial Institution, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands has this afternoon revealed. CBSI's Financial Intelligence ... Read More

CBSI Deputy Governor appointed

admin - February 20, 2020

Raynold Micah Moveni has new Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). Raynold Micah Moveni has been appointed at the new Deputy Governor ... Read More

Coronavirus response efforts going on well

admin - February 19, 2020

A passenger of the quarantined Diamond Princess in port Yokohama embarking the vessel after tested negative of coronavirusPhoto credit: BBC News The National Health Emergency ... Read More

One Link Pacifica fate to be made known today

admin - February 19, 2020

The fate of One Link Pacific - a popular money scheme in the country, will be known in a press conference today. The Central Bank's ... Read More

DPM visited Makira projects

Magoha Bridge, Central Bauro, Makira Province Deputy Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga has visited a number of infrastructure project sites in Central Makira recently. A Government ... Read More

Solomon Islands money politics influence voters

Money politics is a major factor that influences electoral politics in the Solomon Islands. The 2019 Solomon Islands National General Elections Observation Report, published by ... Read More

Sofu survives petition case

MP for East Kwaio, Hon. Stanley Festus Sofu |Photo by National Parliament Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Hon. Stanley Festus Sofu has won the ... Read More

SI-Customs collected $1.08 billion in revenue

Solomon Islands Customs Comptroller, Jim Sutton during the Business-After-5 presentation The Solomon Islands Customs has collected more than $1billion dollar in the past 6 months, ... Read More

MAL to ban pork products import

admin - February 13, 2020

Biosecurity Director Francis Tsatsia sharing ASF information to the private sectors during an information-sharing session last week. A total ban to all pork products imported ... Read More

Work on DBSI progressing well

The Government's policy to re-establish the Development Bank of the Solomon Islands has been fulfilled. A Government statement said this is apparent with the setting ... Read More

SI_Government commits to support MSG

admin - February 13, 2020

The Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the work of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah ... Read More

Man arrested following daughter’s death

admin - December 29, 2019

Police have arrested a 53-year-old man following the death of his 10-year-old daughter in Guadalcanal Province. The police media Unit confirms the man was arrested ... Read More

Measles vaccination center opens

admin - December 29, 2019

National Referal Hospital The National Referral Hospital has opened a measles vaccination center for Solomon Islanders traveling overseas. The Chief Executive Officer of the NRH, ... Read More

Domestic Cable network completed

admin - December 20, 2019

Construction of the Coral Sea Cable System and Solomon Islands Domestic Network is now complete and both will be ready for use early next year. ... Read More

New Hospital’s ‘Business case’ completes soon

admin - December 20, 2019

National Referral Hospital There is no clear update as to where and when the relocation of the National Referral Hospital after years of project talks, ... Read More

Tina River Hydro to benefit communities

admin - December 20, 2019

Tina River Hydro project work underway People of Malango and Bahomea in the Central Guadalcanal will soon receive some of the first benefits of the ... Read More

NHA sealed an agreement with China Scooping team

admin - December 19, 2019

The 2023 National Hosting Authority and a Scooping Team from the People's Republic of China have exchanged minutes of the games' National Stadium today. After ... Read More

Financing agreement for Tina River Hydro project announced

admin - December 19, 2019

The government of the Solomon Islands yesterday announced the formal completion of a financing agreement for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project. A statement from ... Read More

CDF for is all Solomon Islanders

admin - December 18, 2019

The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement, DCGA, further clarifies the RDCF will be dispersed for the benefit of all Solomon Islanders. The member of Parliament ... Read More

CBSI Warns against “One Link Pacifica.”

Central Bank building, Honiara CBSI warns of another pyramid scheme in Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands. The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is strongly ... Read More

SI embarked on Taro and Cassava export

Taro farm The Solomon Islands is now embarking on exporting cassava and taro products. The Minister Foreign Affairs and External Trade-Hon Jeremiah Manele told Parliament ... Read More

New British High Commissioner to SI welcomed

His Excellency Dr. Brian Jones Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP has welcomed the new British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Dr. ... Read More

Hunt for escaped prisoners on

Three escaped prisoners Three inmates have escaped the Rove Correctional Centre last night but authorities are now hunting them down. Commissioner Correctional Services of Solomon ... Read More

‘No fuel bunkering laws on SI EEZ’

admin - December 14, 2019

Hon. Mathew C. Wale, Opposition Leader The Solomon Islands does not have any legislation against fuel bunkering in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Leader of the ... Read More

Independent Group calls on PM to reconsider Caucus decision on CDF

The Leader of the Independent Group has appealed to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to rescind the decision of the Caucus and allow the five ... Read More

New East Makira MP elected

admin - December 14, 2019

MP-elect for East Makira Constituency, Lily Maefai East Makira voters have unanimously and firmly spoken in the election of their new Parliamentary representative. One of ... Read More

Parliament adjourned for next week

admin - December 6, 2019

National Parliament Parliament is on a special adjournment to Tuesday next week. Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga moved the special adjournment saying, most Members ... Read More

Axiom failed to meet the Ministry’s conditions

admin - December 6, 2019

Axiom group in San Jorge Island Axiom Mining Company Limited has failed to fulfilled terms and conditions set out by the Ministry of Mines, Energy ... Read More

Makira elections preparation going on well

Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala Preparations for the Makira Ulawa Provincial elections and East Makira Constituency by-election are progressing well. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission ... Read More

Anti-Corruption Day to be marked next week

The 2019 International Anti-Corruption Day will be marked in Honiara on 9 December. A Government statement said the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ... Read More

SIG & WHO committed to addressing health issues

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has reaffirmed his Government's commitment to work together with the World Health Organization (WHO) ... Read More

Sisilo, new SI High Commissioner to Australia

His Excellency Robert Sisilo, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia His Excellency Mr. Robert Sisilo has been appointed as the High Commissioner-designate of the Solomon ... Read More

Miss Solomon Islands commends local support

admin - November 29, 2019

Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu welcomed home Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu finally welcomed home this afternoon, at Henderson International Airport. Miss Habu, as the ... Read More

Government assured SICCI

admin - December 1, 2019

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Madam Sogavare The Solomon Islands Government will continue to support the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and ... Read More

Miss Solomon Islands, 1st runner up to Miss Samoa

admin - December 1, 2019

Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu was the 1st runner up of the Miss Pacific Islands 2020. Miss Solomon Islands won ... Read More

Sir David Vunagi installed as Chief Scout

Sir David Vunagi meeting Queen Elizabeth II during his recent visit to England Governor-General Sir David Vunagi has been installed as the Seventh Chief Scout ... Read More

Less support for Agriculture

admin - November 29, 2019

Farmers in Solomon Islands| Photo Supplied. Less than one percent of agricultural households in the country have access to credit or loans for agricultural activities. ... Read More

‘RSIPF in good shape,’ says Varley

admin - November 29, 2019

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and outgoing Police Commissioner Matthew Varley The outgoing Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Matthew Varley believes, and has described RSIPF as ... Read More

MCA working close with Munda people

Munda International Airport from the air The Ministry of Communication and Aviation is collaborating with the Dunde Council of Chiefs to resolve land issues in ... Read More

MOI exams delayed

Students of Sikaiana with their teacher during the Class lesson Poor transportation to Malaita Outer Islands has resulted in the delay to exam papers for ... Read More

‘All Constituents entitled for CDF’

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maellanga All constituencies in the country are entitled to the Constituency Development Funds (CDF). Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga ... Read More

Oti reminds PAC to produce the report before next sitting

Speaker of the National Parliament, Patterson Oti Speaker of the National Parliament Patterson Oti reminds the Public Accounts Committee to furnish his office with a ... Read More

Bougainville referendum vote in Honiara today

admin - November 25, 2019

A Bougainvillean casting his ballot during the referendum vote in Honiara A vote of referendum for self-determination by the Vanuatu and Honiara based Bougainvillians has ... Read More

Tropical Cyclone Rita current for Temotu province

Cyclone Photo: Supplied. A Tropical Cyclone Warning is current for Temotu Province, confirms the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service. In its fifth warning at 4:30 pm ... Read More

Youths can support economic growth

admin - November 25, 2019

Prince Charles at the Common Wealth Street The country's youthful population can support future economic growth once harnessed well, says His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, ... Read More

13 recognized for service during Investitures at Government House.

admin - November 25, 2019

Sir Paul Joshua Tovua receiving the Most distinguished and Excellent Order of Saint Michael and Saint George from his Royal Highness Prince Charles, for service ... Read More

Border operations going on well

Outgoing Police Commissioner Matthew Varley Police operations at the country's common border with Bougainville is continuing. Outgoing Police Commissioner Matthew Varley confirmed at his final ... Read More

‘Corruption is our dilemma’

Governor-General Sir David Vunagi in Kohimarama last Friday It has become our common culture to accept and live with corruption and other acts of injustice ... Read More

Prince Charles joined wreath-laying ceremony

Prince Charles laying the wreath at the Commonwealth Street today. His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales this afternoon attended a wreath laying ceremony ... Read More

Prince Charles welcomed

admin - November 14, 2019

Prince Charles welcomed in Honiara Speaker of the National Parliament, Patteson Oti has officially welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and ... Read More

Royal visit next weekend

Prince of Wales, Prince Charles Preparation for the visit next week by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles to the Solomon Islands ... Read More

Gender-based-Violence requires understanding

admin - November 1, 2019

Lorah Kwanairara and Janet Hibu, Participants of FWCC Regional Training Program Women and men experiencing gender-based and sexual violence were encouraged to come out and ... Read More

Waita confident on U-17 boys

admin - October 19, 2019

Under 17 soccer team celebrating Solomon Islands head coach and former national rep, Stanley Waita is confident his boys will compete competitively at the world ... Read More

Bougainville Referendum next month

admin - October 19, 2019

Bougainvillean raising their provincial flag Bougainville is likely to vote for independence from Papua New Guinea in a referendum that is scheduled to begin next ... Read More

Cabinet to consider resolution for 2020 budget

admin - October 19, 2019

Prime Ministers Office The Core Ministerial Coordinating Committee, CMCC, within the Prime Minister’s Office will bring a cabinet paper of resolutions to the Cabinet for ... Read More

Kenilorea Junior: “China First” not “Solomon First.”

admin - October 18, 2019

Deputy Opposition Leader, Peter Kenilorea Junior Deputy Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for East Are'Are constituency, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr has come out in ... Read More

Sir David Vunagi Knighted

admin - October 17, 2019

His Excellency Sir David Vunagi shaking hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after being knighted with the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and ... Read More

Makira Provincial Government failure to support the Banana Festival ‘shameful’

Former British High commissioner to Solomon Islands Dominic Meikle John and former Makira Premier Hon. Thomas Weape opening the first Banana Festival in 2014 "Makira ... Read More

SI needs tightening foreign investment policy

Solomon Islands newly cemented bilateral relationship with the People's Republic of China rekindles the need to tighten the country's foreign investment policy. Solomon Islands has ... Read More

GG VISITED COLLEGE OF ARMS IN LONDON

Solomon Islands Coat of Arms The Governor General, His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi has appreciated the process of design and granting of Coat of Arms ... Read More

Nominations for East Makira elections open

Nomination period for candidates wishing to contest the East Makira Constituency by-election starts today, 16th October and will be closing on Wednesday, 30th October 2019. ... Read More

China to continue with CDF funding; ‘Not in Cash!’

admin - October 15, 2019

The People's Republic of China (PRC) will continue to support the country's development projects, Rural Development Funds (CDF). This was an assurance from the Solomon ... Read More

SI recognises ‘One-China Principle.’

admin - October 15, 2019

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare upon his return from China. The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has arrived this afternoon from a ... Read More

Chinese mining firm on Gold Ridge, a concern

admin - October 15, 2019

Gold Ridge Mine site Recent claim by the National Government of Solomon Islands that they are not responsible for what is happening at Gold Ridge, ... Read More

DCGA to transform Agriculture sector

admin - October 12, 2019

Banana from the Makira Banana Festival|Photo: Doris Raumae The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, MAL, today announced its 'National Consultants for Solomon Islands Agriculture and ... Read More

SI_CHINA signed MOU

admin - October 12, 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing|Photo: Xinhua/Yao Dawei) The Solomon Islands Government has ... Read More

Ragomo’s back!

BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Elliot Ragomo #3 of the Solomon Islands reacts after scoring a goal during Group E match play between Argentina and ... Read More

Naharahau clinic closed

Naharahau shoreline The unexpected closure of Naharahau Rural Health Clinic in East Wainoni, Makira Ulawa Province does not only deny health access to area residents ... Read More

Domestic Cable network laying commenced today

Cable landing site at Honiara| Photo: Australian High Com. Office Work on the Solomon Islands Domestic Network Cable System is currently underway. The cable is ... Read More

Wale on PM’s China tour

Leaders of Parliamentary Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale Leader of Parliamentary Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale questions the Prime Minister on his pre-departure statement saying that, Solomon ... Read More

PM’s delegation in Beijing

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare meeting up with the Chinese President Xi Jinping Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP has arrived in Beijing for ... Read More

DBSI launching soon

admin - September 28, 2019

Animation of the full fluttering national flag of Solomon Islands isolated on white The Development Bank of Solomon Islands, DBSI, Interim Board has set 2nd ... Read More

SI Consulate General Office in Brisbane opened

admin - October 9, 2019

SI Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele opened new Consular office in Brisbane The Government has opened its Consulate General Office in Brisbane last Friday - ... Read More

ADB support Pacific Disaster Resilience Program.

admin - October 9, 2019

The abandoned Awaha Island, Lord Howe atoll, Solomon Islands The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 24-million dollars in contingent disaster financing for the second ... Read More

PM’s delegation to Beijing

admin - October 7, 2019

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP has left the country this morning for the People’s Republic of China ... Read More

AXIOM SUES GOVERNMENT

admin - October 7, 2019

Axiom Mining Limited has began litigation at the High Court over the government's handling of its export permit application. Axiom General Manager, Dr. Phil Tagini ... Read More

IVLP program open

admin - October 7, 2019

One of the beneficiaries of IVLP program (left) and US Ambassador to PNG Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, Catherine Ebert-Grey Emerging leaders and mid-career professionals in ... Read More

‘Government House do not refused PRC’s credential presentation’

admin - October 4, 2019

Solomon Islands Governor General the Rt. Rev. Bishop Vunagi Government House has not refused to hold a credential presentation ceremony by the new Ambassador of ... Read More

Solympic booked a rematch with New Zealand

admin - October 2, 2019

Solympics Team celebrated after yesterday's 1-0 victory over Vanuatu.PHOTO: SIFF Media The Solomon Islands Men's Solympic team has booked a rematch with New Zealand in ... Read More

Maelanga calls on Wale to stop using Malaitans as propaganda tool

admin - October 2, 2019

East Malaita MP and Minister of Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga East Malaita MP and Minister of Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga has accused the Leader of ... Read More

Banana Festival sets for next weekend

admin - October 2, 2019

2015 Banana queens on a float parade The Makira Banana Festival is set for next weekend, confirms Chairlady of the local organising committee, Mrs. Aukeni ... Read More

International Cable system final splice

admin - October 1, 2019

Photo: Coral Sea Cable System The final splice of the Coral Sea Cable System between Australia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands has been completed ... Read More

New Ministers sworn-in

admin - October 1, 2019

Three new Government Ministers have taken their Oath of Office at the Government House today. This followed the latest terminations made by Prime Minister Manasseh ... Read More

Engineering procurement for Tina Hydro power project signed

admin - October 1, 2019

An Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract was signed in Honiara today concerning the Tina River Hydro Power project. A statement from Tina Hydropower Limited ... Read More

Medical officers strike threat

Medical staff on duty at the National Referral Hospital The Solomon Islands Medical Association has issued a dialogue notice of twenty-eight days' for industrial action ... Read More

Tran: “PM don’t make decisions alone”

admin - September 27, 2019

Chairman of the Government Caucus, and West Honiara MP Hon. Namson Tran Chairman of the Government Caucus, Namson Tran, said it is a misunderstanding that ... Read More

SI working towards graduating from LDC’s

admin - September 27, 2019

Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Minister during his UNGA address in New York Solomon Islands is working towards a smooth transition strategy to graduate from the ... Read More

Hou’s actions betrays cabinet decision

admin - September 27, 2019

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged the contributions made by Hon. Rick Houenipwela as a national leader and senior Cabinet Minister of the Democratic Coalition ... Read More

Two new ministers sworn in to replace axed ministers

admin - September 25, 2019

MP for Fataleka Constituency, Rex Ramofafia, new Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination. The Governor General, His Excellency, the Right Reverend ... Read More

Manele in New York for UNGA

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele Foreign Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has arrived in New York today ahead of the United Nations ... Read More

100 days policy achieved a lot

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has achieved a lot in the resources sector according to its ... Read More

Wale calls for investigation of bribery attempt

Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale calls on the Commissioner of Police and the Chairman of ... Read More

New tourism trails launched

Counsellor Andrew Schloeffel of Australia and Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Andrew Nihopara The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) ... Read More

Suidani rejects bribery attempt

Malaita Premier, Hon. Daniel Suidani Malaita Premier, Hon. Daniel Suidani has confirmed an attempt by government officials to lure his support for the China diplomatic ... Read More

Singaporean firm for Infrastructure Development here

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has engaged a Singaporean-based firm to design and supervise the construction of selected roads and wharves in the country. ... Read More

FRC Chair calls for public submission of inquiry into the question of severing ROC

admin - September 19, 2019

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Relations is again calling for submissions from the public as part of its inquiry into the question of severing ... Read More

Panga: ‘A freeman’

Former Guadalcanal Premier, Steven Panga. Former Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Stephen Panga has worked out of the Honiara Central Magistrates Court a free man this ... Read More

Ete Commends ROC for taking care of local students

admin - September 19, 2019

Acting Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Hon. Douglas Ete acknowledges the good will gesture given to our students, from the government ... Read More

Million dollars kwila consignment seized

admin - September 19, 2019

Forestry officer inspecting the kwila consignment The Ministry of Forestry and Research has seized 20 containers of round log Kwila at the Solomon Ports Containers ... Read More

Taiwan Left Solomon Islands

admin - September 17, 2019

Former bilateral partner, Republic of China, Taiwan closed down its embassy in the Solomon Islands as of today. Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen issued a statement ... Read More

Taiwan delegation visits here tomorrow

admin - September 15, 2019

A high-level delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan's) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will arrive in the country tomorrow. The Taiwanese Embassy in Honiara ... Read More

Anglican Church has new Arch Bishop

admin - September 15, 2019

Newly enthroned, Arch Bishop of Anglican Church of Melanesia, Rev. Bishop Leonard Dawea The Anglican Church of Central Melanesia has today ... Read More

Taiwan denies engaging in “Bipartisan Task Force”

admin - September 14, 2019

The Government's 'Bipartisan Task Force' report on ROC, Taiwan and mainland China has faced criticisms. Among the first to comment on the Bipartisan Task Force ... Read More

Landslide claimed life in Malaita

admin - September 13, 2019

Landslide in SOuth Malaita. Photo by Solomon Star News paper At least one life has been claimed by a landslide that took the villagers of ... Read More

Parliament on Special Adjournment

Parliament stand on special adjournment The National Parliament is on Special Adjournment till 18th November 2019. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare explains in Parliament this morning, ... Read More

New nurses to join the workforce

Nurses Graduated from SINU last year Seventy-five new Registered Nurses will be recruited next month to replace the over 20 experienced nurses who left the ... Read More

US to develop Bina Harbour Project

US Ambassador to Vanuatu, PNG and Solomon Islands, Catherine Abert-Grey The world's premier international development agency, USAID, has indicated its interest to develop one of ... Read More

PM appreciates tax reforms

admin - September 10, 2019

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has appreciated the move for a legislative tax reform saying, the government is open to ... Read More

Aus High Com refuted Island Sun report

The Australian High Commission in Honiara has described an article published in yesterday's issue of the Island Sun newspaper as "incorrect". The article titled 'Australia ... Read More

Strong wind warning

admin - September 10, 2019

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service still maintains its strong wind warning for most waters of the country. It says, Strong Wind Number 15 is current ... Read More

US Committed to support SI

admin - September 10, 2019

PNG Based US Ambassador to PNG, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands Her Excellency Catherine Ebert- Gray The United States is committed to provide assistance to the ... Read More

PM launched Solomon Ports CCTV

admin - September 7, 2019

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (Center) with Ports officers, and guests during the launching of CCTV surveillance system. The Solomon Islands Ports Authority now branded as ... Read More

WALE ON WEST PAPUA ISSUE

admin - September 6, 2019

From left to right: Hon Derrick Manuari, Hon Matthew Wale, and Fr. John Patterson . Solomon Islands must stand in solidarity with West Papua, and ... Read More

Kenilorea Junior on Legal Minimum Wage

admin - September 6, 2019

United Party President, Peter Kenilorea Junior While acknowledging the 100 percent increase of the previous 4 dollars legal minimum wage rate to 8 dollars this ... Read More

FRC Severing process of ROC, tomorrow

admin - September 3, 2019

Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Peter Kenilorea Junior The Foreign Relations Committee (FRC) will be sitting in the next two days starting tomorrow, Wednesday September 4, ... Read More

FRC Chair vs PM on severing Taiwan

admin - September 3, 2019

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has described as "absurd" the statement made by Chair of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee ... Read More

Climate change affected islanders seeking refuge

admin - September 3, 2019

Grave site in Lord Howe Atoll slowly diminishing into the ocean. Residents of Luaniua and Pelau in the Malaita Outer- Islands could be the country's ... Read More

‘Healthcare costly without CT-Scan’

A fully operational Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Imaging project will help save funds and address healthcare equity issues in the country. Head of Medical Imaging ... Read More

TSI on 100 days policies

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has urged the Manasseh Sogavare-led government to inform the country on the progress and achievements of its 100 days policy program. ... Read More

INDONESIA TO FUND FUTSAL STADIUM

Photo: Supplied OFC Media. Grants to build a Futsal Stadium will be released this year ahead of the 2023 Pacific Games. A Government statement said ... Read More

SUBMARINE CABLE LANDED IN SYDNEY

Landing of the Coral Sea telecommunications cable in Sydney on Wednesday this week has marked an important milestone in the continued strengthening of ties between ... Read More

PNG addressing Visa issues

Papua New Guinea Government is committed in working to address the visa issue facing Solomon Islands students studying in PNG. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told ... Read More

ROC proud to support SI

ROC support to the rural West Guadalcanal The Republic of China on Taiwan is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder next to the Solomon Islands ... Read More

Fake Tubi export deregulation document

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology has denied claims of a document that deregulates the export of Tubi in the country. ... Read More

Bilikiki to take on Italy