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SI, Vanuatu strengthen regional cooperation through peer learning exchange

The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) successfully hosted a week‑long peer learning exchange with a high‑level delegation from Vanuatu’s Department of Local Authority, deepening regional cooperation on decentralization, risk‑informed development, and performance‑based provincial financing through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) of the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program of MPGIS. The exchange reaffirmed…

Vanuatu nursing students acknowledged

A total of 41 Year Three nursing students from Vanuatu have been honoured by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Monday 22nd December. This was during a completion and recognition ceremony held at the SINU Kukum Campus Hall. The brief but colourful ceremony celebrated the 2023–2025 cohort of Vanuatu nursing students who have successfully…

Premier Sagupari welcomes CPLT, RSIPF to CP

Premier Kenneth Sagupari of Central Province (CP) warmly welcomed the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) delegation during a police cooperation visit to Central Islands Province recently. During a three-day visit to the province, CPLT, and RSIPF, they provided various police training sessions, conducted community visits, and delivered…

The State of Our University

Introduction As the year draws to a close, I wish to share with all Solomon Islanders an overview of the state of our National University. I am proud to report that the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is stronger than ever – and this success is not due to me alone, but to the collective…

Bina Harbour Project Achieves Key Design Milestone

AFTER a year of geotechnical and other studies and intensive design work, the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has completed a concept design for the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities. It was presented to the project’s cross-government Technical Working Group (TWG) in Honiara early December. The concept design is detailed enough to be costed and…

Ambassador Walegerea presents credentials to Saudi Arabia

Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Cornelius Walegerea had officially presented the copy of his Letter of Credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Monday, 15 December 2025. His presentation signified him as the Solomon Islands Non -Resident Ambassador to the…

Attacker apologises to CCECC

A reconciliation following the attack of a China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was held this week. A CCECC worker was recently attacked at the Kolofe construction campsite in North Malaita. The worker sustained wounds to his head and hand. The suspect’s brother has formally apologised to the company and relevant authorities. The apology was…

GKC OUTLINES FLAGSHIP PROJECT DELIVERIES FOR 2025

The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has outlined major flagship project deliveries for 2025, focusing on fisheries, forestry and agriculture as key drivers of local economic growth. Speaking on Monday during the GKC Cup celebrations under the theme “One Constituency, One Future: Showcasing Culture, Talent and Development,” Member of Parliament for Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency, Hon. Jimson Tanaganda, said…

Free health check for RSIPF officers

A free medical check-up for officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) was held at the Rove police headquarters on Monday 22 December 2025. The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) and 10 medical professionals from the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University in Guizhou province conducted the health check. CMT and medical professionals…

AFP leaders share Christmas cheer with Fishing village community

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Deputy Commissioner International and Specialist Capabilities Lesa Gale, together with AFP Commander Hall O’Meagher, visited Fishing village in Honiara, sharing Christmas cheer with families during the festive season. The community engagement event was made possible and hosted through the RSIPF and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). The visit brought RSIPF and…