ONE hundred new scholarships will be offered to Solomon Islanders over the next 12 months in a recording breaking figure announced by the Australian Government overnight. As Solomon Islands’ nambawan education partner Australia said, it will provide this record-breaking 100 new Australia Awards to Solomon Islands over the next 12 months. Australia’s Minister for International Development…
The Government’s National Investment Policy and Promotion (NIPP) Strategy is poised to produce positive results since its launching in March this year. The Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration Harry Kuma informed Parliament that the NIPP Strategy ensures an enabling environment to attract foreign Investment into the country. This strategy, according to Hon. Kuma…
Australia continues to boost the country’s health sector with the announcement of 20 existing and new health partnership deals. Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP, joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Popora Bosawai made the announcement today where Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour, and Immigration continues to encourage and support value addition and downstream processing of local products through a robust partnership program with local small and medium enterprises. This was highlighted by Minister Harry Kuma in Parliament. He said, the Ministry is working closely with the private sector in…
A total of 290 new solar lights will be provided to communities nation-wide. Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has announced at an event at Lungga Community High School on Thursday. The new lights are being delivered by the Australian Defence Force and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
The recently concluded Attorney General’s Conference of Parties is seeking to establish a responsive legal system that adapts to globalization, technological advancements, and societal shifts in a contemporary state. Attorney General John Muria Junior said the event is not just about addressing current challenges but about laying the groundwork for the future. “It is about…
TWO Solomon Islanders have been offered research scholarships to study in Japan as of this month. On Friday 13th, the Japanese government in the Solomon Islands held a brief farewell reception for the two successful two recipients of Japanese MEXT scholarship for 2024. Over the past years, the Japanese government has continued to support the…
The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has met with members of the Government for National Unity and Transformation on Wednesday during his first day of visit to Honiara. During the visit officially handed over new critical infrastructure. Minister Conroy’s program began with a call on Prime Minister…
United Nation Development Program’s (UNDP) through its Gov4Res Project has financially support the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination’s (MNPDC) communication unit. This is to help support the implementation of its communication activities and messaging efforts, a statement issued by the Ministry said, Thursday. The support includes purchase of multimedia equipment, awareness and engagement…
The Solomon Power U14 National championship semi finals set as four (4) teams from each category (girls and boys) secured their spot in the semi-finals after their respective wins in the final group matches on Wednesday. Thursday’s clash will be for ranks by the teams that can’t able of making it to the semi finals…