The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) applauds Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province for the successful launch of its first-ever 4-year Rural Development Policy 2024-2028. The Member of Parliament for GKC and Minister for the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) Jimson Fiau Tanangada officially launched the policy document in front…
The Solomon Islands Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni Association (SICSAA) celebrated 65 years of Commonwealth Scholarships in Solomon Islands over the weekend. Themed ‘Celebrating 65 Years of Commonwealth Scholarships – Inspiring Futures, Empowering Communities’, this milestone event recognized the significant impact that Commonwealth Scholarships have had in individuals and communities, fostering education, leadership and development. Last…
In an effort to instill a sense of responsibility for Mamana water community towards keeping their environment clean, the Solomon Nihon (JICA) Alumni Association, over the weekend, transformed the community seafront into a cleaner and safe space where they can enjoy. The initiative was part of the association’s program of action to promote waste management and…
Belgium Ambassador assigned to Solomon Islands His Excellency Michel Goffin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP on Friday. His Excellency (H.E) Goffin who is based in Canberra, Australia was welcomed by Prime Minister (PM) Manele. He expressed that Solomon Islands considers its bilateral partnership with Belgium of importance going forward and assured him…
The Public Solicitors Office (PSO) of Solomon Islands has successfully facilitated a ‘Continued Professional Development’ seminar for Justice Sector Agencies in Honiara. The event was held on Thursday, 31st of October at the Heritage Park Hotel. The second of its kind, the seminar is an initiative of the PSO for cross sectoral upskilling and engagement to…
Gerasi Community High School (CHS) in North New Georgia, Western Province on Friday 1st November 2024 successfully held a colourful and jubilant graduation ceremony. The celebration marked the achievements of form 3 and 5 students as they reached a significant milestone in their educational journeys. The event, graced by families, community leaders, and school staff, highlighted the commitment…
MPs may get half a billion dollar each in CDF grants in 2025, a decision that will be nothing less than devastating THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is believed to be considering beefing up the voter-focused Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to a record half a billion dollars in 2025, insiders have revealed.…
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Pacific leaders gathered on Friday 25 October to mark the first deployment of the new Pacific Police Support Group, part of the Pacific Policing Initiative (PPI), backed by Australia and endorsed by Pacific Island Forum leaders in…
THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology (MECDM), Minister Trevor Manemahaga will lead a delegation of 37 representatives to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 22. MECDM Deputy Secretary Chanel Iroi…
JOASH Tuai from Malaita Province has commended the Environment and Conservation Division (ECD) of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) for the internship program under the Pacific Litter Project (POLP). Tuai and four others have been graduated by Australia and ECD with certificates for completing their intern program under POLP…