Gunners 2024 HBL men’s champs

Gunnerz Basketball Team was crowned the winner and champions of the 2024 Solomon Power and Solomon Submarine Cable sponsored Honiara Basketball Leagues (HBL) of the Men’s A Division. The team walked away with their hard cash prize during the Basketball League’s competition awards night held on Tuesday evening at the Heritage Park Hotel. Speaking to…

Gizo/Kolombangara hailed for 4-year development roadmap 

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) applauds Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province for the successful launch of its first-ever 4-year Rural Development Policy 2024-2028.  The Member of Parliament for GKC and Minister for the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) Jimson Fiau Tanangada officially launched the policy document in front…

Consultation on education roadmap

In an effort to progress the improvement of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) strategy implementation process of the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) 2022-2026, a National Consultation workshop was conducted on Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November at Heritage Park Hotel. Participating in the two-day national consultation workshop were representatives…

Commonwealth Scholarships mark 65yrs

The Solomon Islands Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni Association (SICSAA) celebrated 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships in Solomon Islands over the weekend. Themed ‘Celebrating 65 Years of Commonwealth Scholarships – Inspiring Futures, Empowering Communities’, this milestone event recognized the significant impact that Commonwealth Scholarships have had in individuals and communities, fostering education, leadership and development. Last…

Wale reiterates dismissal call

The Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale has reiterated his call for PM Manele to immediately dismiss Permanent Secretry (PS) Dr Samson Viulu following his recent admission of reallocating RSDP resources. Wale criticized the Prime Minister’s initial reshuffle of PS Viulu from MRD to MAL as a superficial attempt to sideline controversy rather than uphold…

Operation Kurukuru combats IUU fishing to secure sustainable fisheries future

Strengthening the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to promote sustainable fisheries and enhancing maritime security across the Pacific are key outcomes of Operation Kurukuru, which came to a close on Friday. Operation Kurukuru was conducted over an area of approximately 21.3 million square kilometres over a two-week period. This two-week comprehensive Operation underscores…

Belgium envoy pays courtesy visit on PM 

Belgium Ambassador assigned to Solomon Islands His Excellency Michel Goffin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP on Friday.  His Excellency (H.E) Goffin who is based in Canberra, Australia was welcomed by Prime Minister (PM) Manele. He expressed that Solomon Islands considers its bilateral partnership with Belgium of importance going forward and assured him…

Continued Professional Development seminar

The Public Solicitors Office (PSO) of Solomon Islands has successfully facilitated a ‘Continued Professional Development’ seminar for Justice Sector Agencies in Honiara. The event was held on Thursday, 31st of October at the Heritage Park Hotel. The second of its kind, the seminar is an initiative of the PSO for cross sectoral upskilling and engagement to…

PM to speak at awards night

Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele will be speaking as the guest of honour at the 8th Business Excellence Award (BEA) scheduled to take place on Saturday night 16th November at the Aquatic Centre, Panatina, East Honiara. This was confirmed when officials from SICCI and SICCI Board paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister last week.…