Save the Children Solomon Islands and Development Services Exchange (DSE) have jointly appealed to the Solomon Islands Government to take stronger and more urgent action to protect children’s rights, ahead of the country’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Pre-Session in Geneva. According to a recent Press Statement by Save The Children the UPR Pre-Session will…
Gizo: The Western Province Non-Executive Committee has called on Premier Hon. Billy Veo, MPA, to uphold governance protocols and diplomatic procedures in advancing the province’s federalism and statehood agenda. While reaffirming that “Federalism and Statehood is Not Negotiable” and that Western Province will “not back down,” the Committee expressed concern over the confrontational approach taken…
The momentum to push for a federal system of government by Western Province Government is still intact. That’s according to Premier Hon. Billy Veo in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Gizo to rebuff a statement suggesting that move for federal system is losing momentum. However, Premier Veo said, Western Province remains steadfast in…
The VATUD Constituency (TVC) and Aoke-Langalanga Constituency (ALC) Offices of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) have expressed their sincere gratitude to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Embassy in Honiara for its unwavering support in enhancing rural livelihoods through a generous donation of essential equipment and supplies. During a recent brief handover, Justin Tanema,…
Four school buses have been donated by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID’s) Land Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division to the Honiara City Council (HCC) on Wednesday. The low-key ceremony was officiated by MID Minister Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Junior Isikeli Vave, and HCC Lord Mayor Eddie Siapu. Minister Fuo’o, in…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Anthony Gill as the first Country Director of its new Solomon Islands Resident Mission in Honiara. Mr. Gill, who assumes office on Wednesday, will lead ADB’s operations in Solomon Islands. He will also oversee the implementation of the forthcoming Pacific Approach 2026–2030, which will serve…
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Foundation and Preliminary programmes as essential pathways into higher education, designed to guide school leavers and mature entrants into university level. That’s according to the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Island Campus Coordinator for Pacific TAFE Primo Ugulu. He oversees the College of Foundation Studies. Speaking…
The Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET) Program offered by the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus allows for practical training that can open doors for school leavers and mature workers. Speaking during the USP’s organised talk-back show on Sunday Ruby Auma said CVET is designed to provide skills‑based learning rather than…
The University of the South Pacific (USP), Solomon Island Campus has identified digital literacy as a critical challenge for students seeking admission, warning that difficulties with email and online systems risk excluding applicants from higher education. This was stated by officials from the University of South Pacific during their talk-back show held on Sunday over…
The Tetepari Descendant Association (TDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening governance and conservation of Tetepare Island following its General Annual Meeting (GAM) held at Kekehe Village, Munda late last year. The meeting brought together representatives from member tribes, TDA executives, and key partners to review progress, challenges, and future priorities for the protection and…