The four-day workshop on “Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience in the Pacific concluded on a high note in Honiara over the weekend. The workshop was funded by the UK Government’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) as part of the Blue Planet Fund. It was delivered by…
The Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has convened a National Security Strategy (NSS) validation workshop on Monday, bringing together key stakeholders from across the country to review and provide final input on the updated NSS. The workshop marks a crucial step in ensuring that the NSS reflects the shared security priorities of the…
THE Bonfire Festival 2024 was an exciting event for both fans and the musicians involved. The event held on Saturday at the Heritage Park Hotel carpark drew a sea of crazy fans. The renowned Papua New Guinea (PNG) “Pikinini Niu Aelan” singer Tonton Malele headlined the show with his band members Jayrex and Nene Morus,…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on Friday officially opened a new copra and cocoa buying centre in Tarekukure, Choiseul province. Prime Minster Manele led a delegation of government officials to Choiseul Province to reopen the centre. PM Manele was accompanied by Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID), Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration Harry…
Jack’s journey to academic success IN the remote village of Iriqila, North Vella, Western Province, Jack Runi Kulebe has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for his community.Graduating from Form 6 at RC Nicholson Secondary School last week, Kulebe achieved a remarkable feat, finishing third in Accounts and Economics despite having faced significant challenges…
High Commissioner encourages team to ‘build on’ from loss during farewell lunch MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands National Mens Football Squad were hosted to a farewell lunch in Suva, Fiji over the weekend to acknowledge their effort in the opening clash of the World Cup qualifier. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Fiji based in Suva…
A FIRSTEVER football league is underway on Simbo, Western Province following its official launch on Tuesday. The football tournament is promised to boost the development of football and local raw talented players on the island.Western Provincial (WP) Tourism Culture and Sports Minister Eric Hitu, Western Football Association (WFA) Vice President and Western Province Sports Coordinator…
GNUT believes enhanced bilaterial ties with UAE and other Gulf States could unlock SI’s development potential PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has emphasized that Solomon Islands enhanced diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf States could unlock Solomon Islands development potential. PM Manele highlighted this at a press conference held at the…
THREE Ministries with a total of six State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under their portfolios and a statutory institution have expressed reservations about the proposed consolidation of ownership monitoring responsibility for SOEs, including the sole power to evaluate the performance of directors of SOEs and the election of Board Chairpersons and their Deputies, in the Minister of…
FAIRWEST Shipping Limited (FSL) has acquired another passenger vessel, which is due to arrive in the country next month from Busan, South Korea. The vessel called ‘Fair Queen’ is now undergoing final touches, refurbishment work and paper works before it sets sail for Solomon Islands, a spokesperson for the shipping company said. A team from…