The government of Nauru has welcomed the outcomes of the inaugural North Pacific Aviation Summit in Canberra, agreeing on practical steps to strengthen vital air links across the North Pacific. The summit underscored Nauru’s role in operating the North Pacific Connector (NPC) service, a regional air corridor linking Australia with several North Pacific...

The Fijian government has approved the implementation of a Renewable Hybrid Project (RHP) at Bouwaqa Village in Vatulele, marking a step forward in rural electrification and clean energy deployment. The RHP is a grant-funded pilot initiative supported by the United Kingdom government and implemented by AEON Energy Group. It aims to test the integration...

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele held a bilateral meeting with Anvar Anarbaev, special envoy of the president of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara. The meeting marked an important step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and the Kyrgyz Republic, building on more than a decade of form...

Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, successfully conducted its first school awareness program for 2026 at Betikama Adventist College, marking the start of its school outreach activities for the year. The event was officiated by the school’s Head of Department for Agriculture, Mr Kendrick Tango’eha Tahea, ...

 As Papua New Guinea enters a new phase of economic momentum, attention is turning to where business, policy and investment intersect, and, in May 2026, this conversation will take centre stage in Brisbane. The 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo will convene in Brisbane from 13–15 May 2026, bringing together business leader...

LION One Metals Ltd. has begun upgrading drilling operations at its Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, as part of a broader push to stabilise production and strengthen long-term performance. The company said it has commenced a significant overhaul of its drill fleet, replacing ageing underground rigs that had exceeded their operational lifespan and constrained ...

The Lasi Tribal Group in Central Guadalcanal has taken a step forward in advancing a proposed protected area in the Upper Tina Catchment, following a two-day consultation facilitated by the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Project Office and government partners. The consultation, held on Feb. 25–26 at Turaranga Community in Vulolo Ward...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is advancing the rollout of its Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), with a focus on building in-house capability through a Training of Trainers programme. The initiative, led by the Department of Treasury and Finance, forms part of the government’s broader push to strengthen public fi...

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has commended the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) for its continued efforts in empowering young entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for youth across the country. The Prime Minister made the remarks when the YECSI Board and transitioning members paid a courtesy visit to him on 13 March 2026 to...

 The Government of Fiji says progress is being made in clearing abandoned fishing vessels from Suva Harbour, as authorities move to improve marine protection and ensure safe operations at the country’s busiest port. Fiji Ports Corporation Limited, with support from the Joint Maritime Environment Committee, has reduced the number of derelict vessels wit...

The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Choylin Douglas, on 13 March officially opened the newly upgraded Raiders Hotel in Tulagi, Gela, Central Islands Province. The opening marks a significant milestone for the hotel’s owners and management and provides a major boost for tourism development in Central Islands Province and the Solomon Islands. The ho...

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed. The order includes: an ENDURON® ET905 jaw crusher; an ENDURON® ET906 jaw crusher; a Trio® TF4012 vibrating grizzly feeder; a Trio® EF3605 vibrating pan feeder; a...

The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) of the National Parliament will begin a provincial inquiry into the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 and the Value Added Tax Bill 2025 in Isabel Province. Committee members will depart Honiara 16 March 2026, with public hearings scheduled to begin in Buala on 17 March. The inquiry is intended to give leaders, sta...

The Office of the Prime Minister has established a Cryptocurrency Advisory Working Group to assess policy and legislative options for addressing international cybercrime, including ransomware, while safeguarding the country’s financial stability and international obligations. Formed in partnership with the Financial Intelligence Unit, the new body will...

The Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands has commenced its inquiry into the Value Added Tax Bill 2025, a proposed law aimed at reforming and modernising the country’s tax system. The inquiry began on March 11, with the committee examining the proposed legislation that seeks to simplify and modernise how ta...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project in Western Province, aiming to strengthen agriculture, improve nutrition and boost rural incomes. The project was officially launched in Gizo by Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Franklyn Derek Wasi in...