In a landmark effort to combat the pervasive issue of unlawful gaming within Honiara, the Honiara City Council (HCC) convened its first consultative meeting with the Gaming and Lottery Board on Thursday. This crucial gathering brought together key stakeholders, including the mayor, members of the City Council, and representatives from the Gaming and Lottery Board,…
A group of enthusiastic local researchers from the Development Service Exchange (DSE) met with the Lord Mayor of the Honiara City Council (HCC) on Wednesday to present their report on their work around the Solomon Islands in 2023. Regional Perspective is a project that collaborates with the University of Adelaide, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Researchers from these…
The Solomon Islands Inclusive Education Manual was officially launched on Friday 18 October 2024 at a special ceremony held at the New Zealand High Commission in Honiara. Inclusive education promotes learning environments that value and support student participation, learning, and success. The Inclusive Education Manual will guide and assist the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development…
The perimeter fencing upgrade at Honiara International Airport was completed on September 27, 2024, marking a significant advancement in Solomon Islands’ efforts to enhance airport safety and security and to meet the international standards. This upgrade is part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), funded by the World Bank and implemented…
Women from communities in the Tina River Hydropower Development catchment came together to mark International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) and World Food Day (WFD) on October 15 and 16, with a celebratory event at the Garivera Nature Park. People from the Mbahomea, Malatoha and Belaha communities took part in a variety of cultural and…
Director School Service of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Mrs. Jullian Feni Lilo, has congratulated the graduands of Waimapuru National Secondary School who have excelled in their academic performance this year. She congratulated the 299 graduands during the school’s graduation ceremony held on Thursday 17th October 2024 in Makira/Ulawa province. “Let…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele is in Indonesia to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto and the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Indonesia has invited all Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders including PM Manele to the ceremony which…
National Trade Facilitation Stakeholders in Solomon Islands recently participated in a World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) Roadmap and Action Plan Review and Prioritization workshop in Honiara. The workshop concluded a weeklong visit by the World Bank Trade Facilitation Mission to Solomon Islands, aimed at reviewing progress and prioritizing actions under the National…
Dear Editor – As a concerned student and citizen of the Solomon Islands, I encourage the newly elected government to consider the issue of gender equality and women empowerment as top priority work. This is Goal No.5 of the 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals which is integral to the achievement of the other 10 SDG. …
Dear Editor – As an University of the South Pacific (USP) student doing governance I write to address the pressing issue of LGBTQ underrepresentation and discrimination in Fiji. Despite some progress, our LGBTQ citizens continue to face prejudice that violates their fundamental rights. While same-sex activity was decriminalized in 2010, LGBTQ Fijians still lack basic…