Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launches its five-year System Transformation Education Program. The launching is being held on Monday, 21st October in Honiara. The program is supported by financial assistance recently approved by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to help the MEHRD strengthen its education system in…
Honiara City Council (HCC) has received a significant boost to its waste management efforts, courtesy of the CAUSE Project. The essential tools were handed over on Thursday 17th October 2024 which are aimed at improving the cleanliness and environmental hygiene of the city. The contribution package comprises of 100 wheely bins, 2000 plastic bags, 80 garden…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my concern regarding the protection rights of young women to access abortion care and options in Solomon Islands. It has become a public concern that abortion does not only affect the well-being of young women but also their health. Abortion is a personal decision, and every young…
Dear Editor – I’m one of the students that really struggles to apply for an opportunity to acquire Solomon Island Government (SIG) scholarship. I have been trying a couple of times but with no success. I have seen there’s a problem by which officers at the scholarships office are not fair in their selection. It…
Police in Honiara have arrested a driver in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap young girls and boys, following reports from concerned citizens. Deputy Commissioner Ian Vaevaso confirmed to the media last week that the police had received a report from a victim at Solomon Islands National University’s (SINU) Kukum campus, where an attempted…
The Solomon Islands’ stance on West Papua is rooted in dialogue and consultation rather than confrontation. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told media before departing for Indonesia on Thursday. PM Manele, along with other Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders, was invited to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President, Prabowo Subianto, and Vice President, Gibran…
The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is reviewing the State-Owned Enterprises (Amendment) Bill 2024 following strong reservations raised by stakeholders and various ministries. Several ministries, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and other stakeholders who appeared before the Bills and Legislation Committee expressed concerns about how the Bill was drafted. A key issue is the proposed…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has upheld the ban on beche-de-mer (sea cucumber), despite growing calls from communities to lift the restriction. Chiefs from the Luapel House of Chiefs in Malaita Outer Province, Derrick Pako from Shortland Islands, and Nelson Waneamoe from Central Islands have all urged the government to reconsider the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has officially endorsed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, to lead the Solomon Islands delegation at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. The meeting is scheduled to take place from October 25–26. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Prime Minister…
The second Bonfire Festival, held at the Heritage Park Hotel car park in Honiara on Saturday, 12th October, made a significant impact on the tourism, communication, and transportation sectors. The one-night event attracted a large audience, including international visitors and musicians from Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, who came to perform. The festival’s organizer and…