THE Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, Tozen Leokana has praised the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme describing it as a game changer for Solomon Islands human resource, contributing efficiently to economic growth and prosperity. Minister Leokana was speaking at the graduation of approximately 312 students from the Australia Pacific Technical College…
THE 3rd China Medical Team (CMT) in Solomon Islands successfully conducted a medical outreach to Aola Community in East Central Guadalcanal Constituency on February 5 following an invitation from the constituency for the provision of free medical services. Aola Community is located on the eastern side of Guadalcanal, in a remote area with poor road…
THE newly upgraded Commonwealth Streets that lead to and from the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) headquarters at Point Cruz was commissioned on Thursday. The project, fully funded by the country’s leading State-Owned-Enterprise, was designed and implemented by the China Railway Construction Group within a two-month period. Its the first project of the China Railway…
THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) will conduct a secret ballot voting for its employees both in Honiara and Noro in Western Province, to determine their membership in the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI). This follows a ruling by the Trade Dispute Panel (TDP) on Wednesday. WUSI Secretary Adrian Tuhanuku stated that the TDP…
Eight SIFF active FIFA refs have been recognised for their dedication & exceptional performance with FIFA badges. The SIFF Referee Department has announced the accreditation of its eight active FIFA referees their FIFA badges for this year. The referees, recognised by FIFA for their exceptional performance and dedication, have been awarded their FIFA 2025 badges.…
It has been a learning experience for three National Members of Parliament from Solomon Islands who toured Westminster and Tynwald (Isle of Man) Parliaments in the UK last month. The MPs included Member of Parliament for Maringe Kokota Constituency Hon. Cathy Launa Nori; Member of Parliament for Ngella Constituency Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas and Member…
The Solomon Islands Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) is partnering with the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) to deliver a training program to up-skill the next generation of PSO lawyers. PSO lawyers play an important part in the law and justice system, helping the general public to understand their legal rights and responsibilities, navigate the legal system,…
On Thursday 13 February, Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton hosted the Acting Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia and other dignitaries at the ‘G’day 2025!’ function to usher in another year of strong partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. While Australia works in every province and across nearly all sectors, High Commissioner…
SIX community representatives have been appointed to help guide the construction of the new Seghe Market, ensuring strong community participation as construction prepares to commence. The appointments were made last week during a pre-works community consultation with 18 government, church and community representatives, with Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program. Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton thanked…
AUSTRALIA’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has funded the clinic renovation for the Betikama Adventist College (BAC). This funding assistance has been highlighted by the BAC School Principal Beven Tutuo during the formal handover of BAC Public Restroom facility at the BAC yesterday. This funding grant was for the construction of the public…