The Trump administration is set to make a fresh nomination for a resident U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands after the initial candidate did not pass the selection process. Her Excellency Ann Marie Yastishock, the non-resident U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, confirmed this development during a meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Friday.…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday officially launched the National Security Strategy 2025 marking the beginning of a renewed effort to strengthen the nation’s collective security and ensure a brighter future for all Solomon Islanders. The launch has been described as a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands’ journey toward a safer, more secure,…
Senior Sergeant Raymond Togapada, made history as the first Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officer to graduate from the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in the United States of America (USA). Senior Sergeant Togapada was one of over 200 law enforcement officers who attended and completed the 10-week…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Gizo Police Station have arrested three male suspects for illegally selling (black market) liquor in Gizo, Western Province. Western Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Wilkin Miriki, said the recent arrests come after community members provided information about this illegal activity. “Concerned community members came forward to Gizo…
The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Paul Turner, recently visited project sites in Malaita, Munda, and Noro. The aim of the visits was to observe progress and engage with local stakeholders for three World Bank financed projects, including: the completed Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) and the Community Access…
The Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, has commended the leadership of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) President, Professor Peter Scott, for his dedication to strengthening education across the Commonwealth. Hon. Leokana expressed his appreciation during the closing reception of the two-day Regional Consultative workshop on Developing a Commonwealth Credit…
FIVE national soccer players playing in the South Australia National Premier League (NPL) and State League One which are managed by Football South Australia (SA) are settling in well in Adelaide. Javin Wae, Junior David, Rovu Boyers, Micah Lea’alafa and William Komasi are all based in Adelaide, South Australia. Wae who plays for Campbelltown City…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) High Commissioner His Excellency (H.E) Moses Kau to Solomon Islands has been farewelled by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this week. This came after his tenure in Solomon Islands as an envoy for his country came to an end. During his final courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manele, H.E. Kaul expressed his…
THE Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China His Excellency Barrett Salato says coastal farmers in the Solomon Islands must engage in seaweed farming as it is the way forward in exports to China. His Excellency Salato made this statement when hosting a Solomon Islands delegation that is currently attending the Academy for…
Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai, is taking the findings of the Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023 seriously. The report highlights concerns over the involvement of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd-British American Tobacco (SITCO-BAT) in policy development and allegations of leveraging its influence by sponsoring and supporting politicians in their constituency…