SOLOMON Islands youth population is a growing market business that is keen to contribute to communities and the country at large. That’s according to Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy when he spoke to Solomon Islands National University (SINU) students at SINU Panatina Lecture Theatre on Thursday, 19 September. “Solomon Islands’…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) together with the Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR) are conducting a series of training sessions for the newly formed Ward Development Committees (WDCs) throughout Malaita this month. These trainings are a crucial step in preparing and strengthening the committees to effectively facilitate projects within their wards. The training kicked off with Ward 1 on September 9, followed…
THE Archbishop of the Honiara Catholic Archdiocese, Christopher Cardone has ordained Nicholas Ramoga as a deacon at a solemn and spirit-filled ceremony over the weekend. The event, held on Saturday at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara, was attended by priests, deacons from the Diocese of Honiara, Dominican friars, seminarians from Holy Name of Mary Seminary and religious…
Jeremy Gwao, a local distinguished multimedia journalist was recently selected to join a cohort of Pacific content creators in the Australia-led Pacific Climate Media and Traditional Knowledge project in Vanuatu. This initiative, led by Australia through ABC International Development, aims to amplify climate storytelling and foster collaboration between Pacific nations and Australian First Nations communities. Australia’s High…
Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, delivered the Solomon Islands’ national statement at the United Nations (UN) Summit of the Future, calling for urgent global cooperation, financial reform, and meaningful partnerships to tackle critical global challenges. In his address to world leaders, Ramofafia highlighted the urgent need for action in…
A reception to commemorate the 5th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Solomon Islands and the Republic of China was hosted in Beijing this week. The event was organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC). Ambassador of the Solomon Islands to China, H.E. Barrett Salato, joined Mr. Chen Xin, Secretary…
The Western Tomoko Under-14 both boys and girls team were given a rare opportunity to learn about online safety, emerging cyber threats and responsible social media use during its recent Honiara tour. The team was in Honiara participating in the 2024 Solomon Power Iumi Play Under-14 Championship that ended on Friday 20 September. The team’s…
The Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mostyn Mangau says a Gmail account bearing his name asking for personal favour is a scam. In a statement Mangau advises the general public; “to be careful when receiving a Gmail account bearing his name for personal interest in police cases. “The Gmail account that has…