Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) has announced the opening of the 2026 round of Solomon Islands Government Scholarships for eligible Solomon Islanders to undertake studies in 2026. The Scholarship application window opened as of Monday 14th of July, 2025 and will run about eight weeks. This means it would close at 11:59 PM on…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a two days training on Primary Ear and Hearing Care Trainers (PEHC) on the 2nd and 3rd July. 2025. The training aimed to train the trainers on the Ear and Hearing Care services for the Primary…
AN Indonesian national has died in Honiara after sustaining serious injuries following a robbery incident early this month. Alwyn Danitofea Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) announced the sad news. “With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of Mr. Ngabdullah, an Indonesian Security Supervisor with China Railway…
Government of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manu’ari, during…
A former political aide who was officially terminated from his government role earlier this year has sparked public concern after it was revealed he took part in a high-level overseas trip funded by taxpayer money. Ishmael Wore, who previously held the position of Policy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, joined Finance Minister…
IF YOU think the Third Wave is dead and buried, think again. Conversely, if you think the Third Wave is a mere figment of imagination, think again. Because it is not. The Third Wave is neither dead nor buried. It is alive. The Third Wave is so called to describe the next attempt at toppling…
BARELY a month ago, Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government. He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s King’s Birthday award for “his distinguished leadership, dedication, and long-standing service to policing and public safety in the Solomon Islands”. His Deputy, Ian Vaevaso also received the Member of…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Tourism Solomons has successfully wrapped up a three-city, two country road show meeting more than 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s highest-profile travel media. One of the tourist board’s biggest annual PR exercises, the Tourism Solomons team, headed by Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke, visited Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland, the events presenting a…
The redevelopment of King Solomon Hotel in Honiara is expected to cost around $45million. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) in a statement over the weekend. The plan was agreed after the SINPF Board and O’Neill Remington Group signed an agreement to Redevelop King Solomon Hotel…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Are’Are and Chairman of the Bills and Legislative Committee, Hon. John Maneniaru, has expressed concern over the continued delay in progressing the long-anticipated Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill. Hon. Maneniaru noted that the VAT Bill, which was initially expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2023, has already…