Australia hails Malaita’s contribution to Aust under PALM

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THE Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton has expressed gratitude to Malaita Province for its significant role in providing labor to Australia under the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme. His remarks came at the official celebration of Malaita Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day in Auki last Thursday. High Commissioner Hilton was joined by representatives from various donor partners, including China, Japan and…

Church supports NRH

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THE Forward in Faith Ministry International (FIFMI) Solomon Islands Church has donated crucial medical equipment and mixed goods to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara on Wednesday. Pr Rueben Makosa from the African nation of Zimbabwe and his church members handed over the vital donations to the NRH Medical Superintendent Dr Janella Solomon and…

Lessons Learned workshop for political parties

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POLITICAL Parties are key stakeholders in elections and the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) values the significant role they play, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Highwood Anisi stated. CEO Anisi was speaking at a one-day Political Parties’ Lessons Learned Workshop held at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Tuesday. The workshop brought together leaders…

Maritime labor mobility, shipping roadmap launched

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A maritime labor mobility and shipping registry national roadmap was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday to maximize labor mobility opportunities for Solomon Islanders in the area of international shipping and fishing industries. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially launched the roadmap. The roadmap will guide Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to maximize labor mobility opportunities in…

CDRI invites proposal from SI

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THE Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is inviting proposals from Solomon Islands for its Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) program.  The deadline for submissions is 31 August 2024. Proposals for the local project funding can range from USD $150,000 to $500,000, while the set amount for proposals for the regional project funding is…

‘Scholarship program, a symbol of hope’ 

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Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade has dubbed the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) as a ‘symbol of hope.’ Peter Shanel Agovaka said this on Tuesday when he signed the Exchange Notes for the scholarship program with the Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands in Honiara.  This particular project will see Tokyo collaborate with Honiara in…

SINU graduation Thursday

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The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is hosting its 2024 annual graduation ceremony this Thursday. Around 1000 students from various faculties will receive their certificates, Diplomas and Degrees at the ceremony set to take place at Maranatha Hall, East Honiara. His Excellency, Reverand David Tiva Kapu will be the guest of honor at the event.…