Sunday Isles

13/12/2025

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

FROM: The Board of the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) and Members

TO: The Husband, Children, and Family of the Late Lisa Horiwapu

12/12/2025

SOLOMON MEDIA VISITS CANBERRA, SYDNEY | A group of Solomon Islands journalists recently completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney to learn about democracy, media, and digital innovation. The visit included meetings with Australian media outlets like SBS, Triple J, and Google, as well as government officials and national institutions such as Parliament House and the Sydney Opera House.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/free-media-strong-democracies-solomon-islands-media-visit-canberra-and-sydney/

12/12/2025

SCABIES RATES DRAMATICALLY DROP | The Solomon Islands has achieved a world-first success in public health, reducing scabies cases from 23.2% in 2021 to just 3.9% today. This was made possible through a strong partnership with Australia, which provided SBD 14.8 million for mass drug treatments, technical expertise, and ongoing support to strengthen the health system.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/solomon-islands-and-australia-a-partnership-delivering-real-results-for-health-and-well-being/

12/12/2025

PREMIER SIAPU ADDRESSES NO-CONFIDENCE CLAIMS | Makira-Ulawa Premier Stanley Siapu has denied the allegations that led to a Motion of No Confidence against his government. The motion, raised by MPA Douglas Kuper, accused the Premier of misuse of powers, misusing public funds, and damaging the reputation of the Speaker’s Office.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/premier-siapu-responds-to-allegations-behind-no-confidence-motion/

12/12/2025

MATANIKO DENTAL CLINIC RESUMES 15TH | The Mataniko Dental Clinic will reopen on Monday, December 15, 2025, after six months of renovation. The refurbished clinic was officially launched by the Health Permanent Secretary, Honiara City Council Health Director, and the Dental Health Director, together with clinic staff.

The newly refurbished Mataniko Dental Clinic (MDC) will resume dental services on Monday 15th December, 2025. The Health Permanent Secretary, Honiara City Counc

12/12/2025

MEHRD VALIDATES 2030 ICT PLAN | The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has taken an important step toward improving learning in the Solomon Islands by validating the new ICT in Education Master Plan 2026–2030.

Honiara, Solomon Islands (December 12), 2025 – Permanent Secretary Dr. Franco Rodie has emphasized the critical need for an adaptive educational planning mode

12/12/2025

METEOROLOGY FORECASTERS GRADUATE IN AUSTRALIA | Two Solomon Islands weather forecasters, Frank Bale and Richard Huka, have returned home after completing advanced training at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Training College. Their training gave them stronger skills in forecasting, climate science, weather observation, and understanding tropical weather.

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The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has welcomed home two forecasters who have completed their postgraduate qualification at the Australian

12/12/2025

AGRICULTURE MINISTRY DONATES VEHICLE TO AIM-N | The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has given a new Hilux vehicle to the AIM-N project to help its team travel and support rural communities. The AIM-N project works with families in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to improve nutrition, grow more healthy local food, and earn better incomes through farming.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) yesterday handed over a brand-new Hilux vehicle to the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition

11/12/2025

FIGHTING DIGITAL VIOLENCE TOGETHER | During the international 16 Days of Activism, Australia's Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) rolled out gender-based violence (GBV) awareness training at construction sites across Solomon Islands, empowering workers and communities to combat digital harassment against women and girls. Acting Australian High Commissioner Andrew Schloeffel praised the initiative, saying, “Everyone has the right to feel safe at work, home, in public and online spaces.” He added, “Australia is a proud supporter of this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign in Solomon Islands. This is one of many initiatives we’re supporting that reinforce respect, empower women and girls, and ensure Australia-supported infrastructure projects make a positive contribution to the communities they are designed to serve.”

Read More Here: https://womensmedia.islesmedia.net/building-safe-spaces-16-days-of-infrastructure-activism/

11/12/2025

EDUCATION MUST ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE | In a call to action, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development Dr. Franco Rodie urged Solomon Islands and Pacific neighbors to rethink education in the face of climate change. Opening a two-day workshop supported by Korea's KOICA, he gathered educators and policymakers from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and home to tackle human mobility caused by rising seas and storms. "The world is changing faster than our education system, our policies, and our communities can adapt," Rodie warned, stressing that schools must become a "compass" guiding future generations, not just bystanders.

Honiara, Solomon Islands (December 4), 2025 – Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie, has

11/12/2025

GNUT'S 18-MONTH PROGRESS OUTLINED | As he moved to adjourn the session sine die, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele shared GNUT's steady strides over the past 18 months since taking office in May 2024. Despite tests to national unity, the government has focused on stability, rebuilding trust in institutions, and speeding up development across Solomon Islands' provinces, laying a quiet but strong foundation for the future. Manele urged continued focus on governance and services, ensuring every Solomon Islander benefits. This isn't just progress—it's a promise of brighter days, with renewed energy for 2026 reforms that put people first.

Read Mote Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/prime-minister-outlines-gnuts-progress-over-the-past-18-months/

11/12/2025

PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS SINE DIE | Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele moved to adjourn the session sine die on December 17, 2025, wrapping up a busy year of lawmaking and looking ahead to brighter days. He thanked MPs, staff, committees, and the Speaker's office for passing key laws like the Special Economic Zone Act and the 2026 Budget, which promise better standards and reforms for Solomon Islands. Manele urged ministers to hit the ground running with development programs, praising the hard work of teachers, police, and community partners who keep the nation moving.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/prime-minister-moves-adjourn-of-parliament-sine-die/