THE Ministry of Communications and Aviation (MCA) has launched the National Cybersecurity Policy on Tuesday. The event took place at the Heritage Park Hotel and was witnessed by government officials and representatives of government stakeholders, including development partners. The policy is in line with the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT’s) recognition of the…
SOLOMON Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo has reiterated Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele’s bold statement to his Australian counterpart that his priority is to revitalize Solomon Islands economy and unite the country. When was asked by the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) last Friday on Solomon…
MEMBERS of Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] and Young Entrepreneur Council of Solomon Islands [YECSI] in Malaita Province have acknowledged the SICCI and YECSI secretariates for connecting Malaita-based business operators. Members acknowledged that SICCI/YECSI events have encouraged business operators, provincial government officials, government officials and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) to create connections that…
A two-day consultation to chart and shape the future of agriculture sector development in Solomon Islands is currently underway at the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Conference room at the Sports City, KGVI in East Honiara. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration with its key partners and stakeholders hosts the consultation to get…
THE Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara has announced that Wainoni in Makira-Ulawa Province has been chosen as the host for the 2027 Archdiocese Women Gathering. The announcement was made by the Archdiocese Women Desk Coordinator Sarah Manedetea recently at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Women Gathering and the solemnity of Our Lady of the Assumption held…
CONCERNS are mounting with serious questions as to why the newly constructed Manuopo Mini Hospital on Reef Islands, Temotu is yet to open and fully operational. Construction of the new health facility was completed few months ago. The delay is causing frustration and anxiety among residents who rely on the facility for essential healthcare. The…
FOR the first time in Solomon Islands, the New Zealand (NZ) High Commission Office in Honiara is organising a day along activity called ‘New Zealand festival’ next month as part of celebrating the partnership between the Solomons and New Zealand. A statement from the Office said, “the New Zealand Festival is happening for the first…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Tuesday met with the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul-General based in Canada Ashwant Dwivedi. During the brief meeting PM acknowledged Dwivedi for his continued commitment and dedication to the nation in strengthening bilateral relations between Canada and the Solomons. “Canada is a valuable partner to Solomon Islands, and it is in…
The 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill is seeking Parliamentary approval of more than $133 million to provide much needed services in the remaining months of 2024. Tabling the bill for the Second Reading in Parliament on Monday, the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare said the bill calls to regularize expenditure incurred through the contingency…
ABOUT 202 bombs – Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) have been discovered at St. Nicholas School in Central Honiara this week. As a result, members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have dug up the bombs and safely removed them today, a statement from Police Media Unit said. The school discovered…