SOLOMON Islands has signed a ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’ with Saudi Arabia this week. This is part of the spirit of Solomon Islands- Saudi Arabian friendship demonstrating genuine serious partnership of the decade old diplomatic relations. The signing of the ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’, was described as a ‘landmark transformation’…
With the Bonfire Festival 2024 set to come alive this weekend a number of musical artists are arriving from overseas. The renowned Papua New Guinea (PNG) singer Tonton Malele with his crew will arrive in Honiara today. Lynette Adomea of the Bonfire Festival Committee on Monday said, “Tonton Malele and his crew Jayrex and Nene…
HONIARA’S public transportation system is a lifeline for thousands of residents who depend on buses to commute daily. However, the ongoing issue of short bus routes has become a major source of frustration for the public, damaging the city’s reputation and highlighting the need for urgent action from the Honiara City Council. For years, bus…
THE National Sports Council (NSC) has clarified why the Iumi Water Sports Park located at DC Park in the Henderson Area, Central Guadalcanal is yet to be utilised. Two main reasons were cited. In a statement issued by NSC Board Chairman on Monday, 7th October, Joe Sika Manuopangai said, the Iumi Water Sports Park, at DC…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has thanked the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands for the quality upgrade of dilapidated ablution block at Titiana Community School. The school comprises both a primary and secondary division. The ablution upgrade project was fully funded by ADRA Australia and was implemented by ADRA Solomon Islands under…
THE Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Dr Franco Rodie has reassured teachers that their new salary structure has been completed and was deliberated on and approved for implementation by Cabinet last month. Dr Rodie made the announcement at the celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Honiara on…
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahwalia has urged the 229 USP Solomon Islands Campus students who graduated on Friday to be catalysts for the positive transformation of the Pacific region. Speaking at the graduation held at the Friendship Hall in East Honiara last Friday, Professor Ahwalia said, “This commencement…
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) is playing a crucial role towards mitigating the effects of climate change in the region and the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and advancement of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This was highlighted by the USP Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahwalia…
LOCAL kava farmers in Malaita are delighted as kava buying has resumed in the Provincial Capital Auki a few weeks ago. The locally-owned grocery Bulkshop has begun engaging with local farmers, not only with taro farmers but kava farmers with the purchase of their produces. A kava farmer from West Kwara’ae, Fabiano Ngengemani his delight over the…
ON Wednesday last week, the Sikaiana Cultural Village at Red Beach, North Guadalcanal, welcomed 11 Australian high school teachers for a memorable cultural experience. Teachers from Marist College Canberra and Girls Grammar School were treated to an immersive performance of traditional dances that showcased the rich history and artistic expressions of this vibrant Sikaiana community.…