The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology’s Environment and Conservation division (ECD) is taking the use of less than 1.5L plastic water bottles, an item banned under the Environment Single Use Plastic Ban Regulation 2023 at the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) seriously. This is after members of the public have…
President of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam acknowledges the cordial relationship with Solomon Islands and offers assurance to assist in areas of development. He expressed this when the country’s Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday 18th February 2025. During the audience, the President welcomed the Governor-General…
SOLOMON Islands is part of the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Singapore from February 18-21, 2025. Solomon Islands’ delegation is led by Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID). The country’s participation represents a significant milestone for the Solomons, following its official accession to IALA as…
Australia and New Zealand through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have donated laptops for 121 schools across Solomon Islands. The recipient schools include Primary and Community High Schools in Makira/Ulawa Province, Malaita Province, Western Province, Guadalcanal Province, Temotu Province and Choiseul Province…
Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada has led a ministerial delegation for a brief a tour onboard the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant. Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton also welcome aboard Minister Tanangada, as well as Hon Choylin Douglas, Minister of Culture and Tourism; and…
MORE than 50 jobs have been created as construction of the new Buala market makes progress. This provided a strong boost to the local economy. Tropic Group Builders is being contracted to build the new complex. This is part of Australia’s push to deliver more economic infrastructure using local companies and suppliers. The project has…
AS a young kid growing up in the village, he was always keen to engage in hands-on tasks, such as fixing broken chairs to participating in community projects. These experiences sparked his curiosity and willingness to learn about designing and construction. So, its always been a dream for 29-year-old Donovan Paeni from Dova Village, GPPOL…
THE project involving the Bina Harbour Tuna Plant and the road project from Dala to Atori in Malaita Province will cost around $2.5 billion. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele revealed the estimated costs upon his and his delegation’s arrival on Sunday from his first overseas trip to Dubai this year to attend the World Government…
In a significant milestone, the Besi Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) Christian School celebrates its first graduates enrolling at the University of South Pacific (USP) in Honiara. Alyssum Firisua has become the first student from the school to enrol in a Bachelor’s program at the University of the South Pacific (USP). This achievement marks a proud…
BURNS CREEK clinic in Malango Ward in Guadalcanal Province has reopened this morning after it closed its door indefinitely early this week to allow for police investigation. This followed a burglary that occurred over the weekend at the clinic. The incident has been described as a dishonourable act. Dr. Ray Seleso, Supervising Director for Health…