AUSTRALIA marks the return this week of the final members deployed under the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF), after supporting the successful delivery of the 2023 Pacific Games and 2024 Joint Elections. SIAF was established after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) responded within 24 hours to Solomon Islands’ call for…
Dear Editor – In our beautiful Solomon Islands, where we celebrate the rich diversity of our people and cultures, it is important to remember that every individual deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. Among us are people with Albinism, a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin, resulting in lighter skin, hair,…
SOLOMON Islands seafarers are assured of job opportunities in international vessels by the national government through the auspices of the newly launched Maritime Labor Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap Policy. The policy was launched at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel in Honiara on Wednesday. Minister for Infrastructure and Development (MID), who is responsible for…
WASTEWATER management in Honiara is expected to be enhanced once the $80 Million Solomon Water sewer works from the Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Project currently under construction is completed. Solomon Water said this sewer works is among several major capital works investment projects under its overall 30-Year Strategic Plan. The State-Owned Enterprise announced this in…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) students who graduated on Thursday have been urged to step out into the world of employment with courage and use their qualification to uplift their families and contribute to national development. Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu uttered the words of encouragement during the university’s annual graduation ceremony at the…
Chances of making the final are hanging by a thread for the host nation of Solomon Islands after their 4-0 defeat to favourites New Zealand during Thursday’s second match. Solomon Islands went through a disappointing defeat to Tahiti early this week. They managed to put on a good performance against Tonga on Tuesday. But it…
Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) is set to enter match-week 15 this weekend with five interesting matches to watch. All matches will be played at the King East end stadium. According to the SWPL schedule, five matches is set for this weekend. Three matches will be played on Saturday while another two on Sunday. Saturday…
THE Western provincial capital of Gizo has witnessed its inaugural Women’s Football Festival tournament this week. All matches are being played at the JFK Stadium. The event marks a significant milestone in the region’s sports history, celebrating and promoting women’s participation in football. Only four teams are participating with players being picked from all the…
About 69 community local coaches and officials across Honiara accredited with certificates in Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) A total of 69 coaches have received Oceania Sport Education program (OSEP) certified Community Coach and Official certificates after completing an intensive training. The participants completed four courses in Honiara recently facilitated by the National Sports Council (NSC).…
Diplomats from Solomon Islands and New Caledonia have highlighted Australia’s vital role in supporting infrastructure development across the Pacific region. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo and New Caledonia’s Representative to Australia, Yves Lafoy made these comments when appearing before the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT)…