Australia is sponsoring the first intake of 20 women in a new ‘green construction’ training program. The program is being delivered through two Australian Government initiatives, the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The students are being supported by SIIP…
GUADALCANAL Football Association (GFA) has kicked off its Futsal Championship at the Multipurpose Hall outdoor court yesterday. Four matches were played to mark day one of the competition. Ten teams are participating in the inaugural Futsal championship. Parikana FC, Longu Miracles FC, Marau Birao Lightnings FC, Foxwood United FC and Dawn FC are grouped in…
SINU Academic staff welcomes ongoing investigation LECTURES Association of Solomon Islands National University (LASINU) has commended the bold action taken by the university’s Vice Chancellor to suspend five SINU staff. At the same time, they warned the university has no place for anyone who thinks they can defraud the university. In a statement, the academic…
Farmers and constituents of West Guadalcanal Constituency (WGC) are set to benefit from a 1.2 million transport initiative funded by the government through the constituency office under the leadership of Honourable Anthony Veke. This was after WGC Member of Parliament Hon. Veke handed over four 3 and half ton trucks (FAW brand) to four registered…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Dr. Chris Vehe represented Solomon Islands at the recent Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) from 13-16 June 2023 at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. During the Forum, Dr. Vehe highlighted the energy challenges facing Solomon Islands and reforms the Government is undertaking…
THE AUKI Catholic diocese members and the respective Catholic parishioners in Malaita province will soon miss the presence of their beloved bishop, Peter Houhou from the diocese. This comes after the announcement of Bishop Houhou’s new appointment as the new bishop for Gizo Catholic diocese in Western Province. He served as Catholic bishop for six…
KWAREA Community High school in West Kwara’ae has resumed classes after weeks of negotiation between stakeholders and the landowning groups. The school was closed down for an indefinite period following threats and demands for money by landowners that affected over 900 students. However, despite the reopening of the school, the Malaita Province Education Authority is…
A single mother has appealed for a registered nurse to be posted to Ughele clinic to address the health service catastrophe in the Ughele Community, which holds more than an estimated population of 2,000 people. Ughele clinic is one of the biggest clinics located in South Rendova in Western Province. She made the appeal after…
The week-long 18th Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Ministerial Meeting held in Honiara, Solomon Islands from June 12th – 16th concluded with significant decisions that will empower and the further strengthen the vision and mission of the Organisation into the future. Speaking at the end of the meeting on Friday 16 June, PNA Chair…
A MAN who sexually abused his five-year-old niece has been sentenced to nine years in prison recently in the High Court. The man in his 20’s who could not be named to protect his niece’s identity was sentenced after the High Court convicted him of one count of sexual intercourse with a child under 13…