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12/10/2025

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10/10/2025

FIRE DESTROYS MASSOLO PROPERTY | A massive fire broke out on Thursday at Ranadi in east Honiara, destroying Massolo Logging Company and parts of damaging Xiang Lin Timber Company nearby. The fire burned down Massolo's staff house, two vehicles, a container storage, and the security guard house. Property belonging to Xiang Lin Timber was also damaged, though the full extent is still being assessed. Esther Lalakwa, a housemaid for Massolo, witnessed the fire. The fire is believed to have started from an electrical fault. Massolo’s manager, William Wei, said he was thankful that no lives were lost. Wei estimated the damage to Massolo property to be around SBD 600,000 to 700,000. Responsible Authority are still investigating the cause and full impact of the fire on both companies.

Photo credit @ Lynnissha Runa - Isles Media Freelancer

10/10/2025

SIBC ARCHIVES RETURNED DIGITISED | Australia has returned the first batch of digitised radio archives to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) in Honiara. This is a big step in saving the country’s oldest radio recordings. The project is part of the Solomon Islands–Australia Media Sector Partnership, with help from ABC International Development and SIBC. It aims to protect and preserve historical broadcasts for future generations. So far, 200 boxes of tapes were sent to Australia to be cleaned, repaired, and digitised. The first batch of 200 recordings has now been returned. More restored files are expected to come back next year.

Photos credit @ Joy Ofasia - Isles Media

10/10/2025

PIF TO OBSERVE NAURU ELECTION | The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) sent an Election Observer Mission to Nauru ahead of the country’s National Elections and Constitutional Referendum on 11 October. Their role is to monitor the election process to ensure it is free, fair, and transparent, following both national laws and international standards.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/pacific-islands-forum-to-observe-naurus-national-elections/

10/10/2025

ROSARY MONTH BEGINS NATIONWIDE | The Takwaisae community in West Kwaio, Malaita Province have started their Month of the Rosary observance, a special tradition held every October to honour Mary, the mother of Jesus by the Catholic Church.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/catholic-churches-begin-month-of-the-rosary-observance-in-october/

10/10/2025

VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN COSTLY | At a recent Child Protection Partners Dialogue in Honiara, Dr. Cedrick Alependava, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, shared shocking findings: violence against children costs the Solomon Islands $1.116 billion each year — about a quarter of the national budget. The event, held at Heritage Park Hotel, was supported by UNICEF and included groups like WHO, Save the Children, Seif Ples, and other government and community organisations. Together, they discussed how to better protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Solomon Islands has signed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and this event, themed “Investing in Child Protection for a Safer and Secure Future for Children in Solomon Islands,” highlighted the urgent need to take action and invest in child protection.

Visual credit @ Sharon Daiwo – Isles Media

10/10/2025

COCONUT FARMING REHABILITATION CONTINUES | In West Kwaio, Malaita Province, the Coconut Rehabilitation Project is continuing through 2025 to bring coconut farming back to life. The project focuses on Wards 26, 27, and 28, aiming to make coconut a strong source of income and food again. Since it began in 2023, over 30,000 coconut seedlings have been given to local farmers.

BY LESLEY FOINAGWA – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCHER

10/10/2025

PROFESSOR AQORAU SPEAKS GLOBALLY | Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), on Monday, 6 October 2025, gave a speech in Tokyo, Japan. He spoke at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation’s Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) programme. His talk was called “Cooperation and the Sustainable Development of Indo-Pacific Tuna Fisheries.” He shared how the Pacific Islands help protect the ocean and manage tuna fishing responsibly. “The Pacific may be small in land, but large in ocean,” said Professor Aqorau. He explained how Pacific countries created smart ways to control tuna fishing, like the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) and the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS). These ideas helped countries earn more money and protect fish for the future. He also spoke about new ideas like the Blue Pacific Fisheries Standard, and local fish processing projects such as Bina Harbour and East New Britain Initiative (ENBi). Climate change is a big problem, he warned, because warming oceans push tuna away from Pacific waters. He called for teamwork, climate action, and fair rules. “Tuna must not only feed our economies—it must feed our vision,” he said. His talk showed that SINU is helping lead the way in ocean policy and sustainable development.

Source: SINU Media

10/10/2025

COCOA, COPRA EXPORTS SURGE | The Solomon Islands earned over SBD$511 million from cocoa and copra exports in the first three quarters of 2025 — more than double the amount made in the same period last year.

Read More Here: https://environment.islesmedia.net/cocoa-and-copra-exports-earn-in-sb511-million-as-agriculture-sector-surges/

10/10/2025

AVIATION COMPLEX WORK PROGRESSES | Construction of the new Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport is moving forward steadily. Since August 2025, key steps have been completed: the design was finalized, a site office was built, and foundation work began. Masonry construction is now starting.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/steady-progress-on-honiara-aviation-complex-building/

10/10/2025

MP SADE DONATES VEHICLE | The Member of Parliament for Northwest Guadalcanal, Hon. Francis Sade, gave a new Toyota Hilux to Marara Area Health Centre this week. The donation helps solve the clinic’s long-standing transport problems, which made it hard to serve patients and run outreach programs.

Read More Here: https://sundayisles.islesmedia.net/mp-sade-boosts-healthcare-access-with-vehicle-donation-to-marara-area-health-centre/

09/10/2025

STRONG WINDS HIT PROVINCES | The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has issued Strong Wind Warning Number Six at 4:00 PM today, Thursday, 9th October 2025. Strong easterly winds of 20 to 25 knots are expected over the waters of Temotu, Makira, and Rennell/Bellona Provinces. Seas in these areas will be moderate to rough, with swells of 2.5 to 3.0 meters. People in these areas are advised to take care, as strong winds can affect homes, boats, and safety. Sea travelers, especially those in small boats, should avoid going out due to dangerous wave conditions. Everyone is encouraged to share this warning, especially with people with disabilities. The next update will be given at 7:00 AM tomorrow.

Source: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service