In February 2025 Australia Awards Solomon Islands is offering professional training for Australia Awards alumni on understanding disability. Applications for this training opportunity are now open. This training will provide a foundational understanding of disability, its various forms, its implications for individuals and society, and its impact on programming. The training sessions will cover key…
Today, Friday, 17th January Australia and Solomon Islands announce a new step in our bilateral relationship. Australia will provide a package of support to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in response to a request by Solomon Islands. Our announcement follows discussions initiated between Prime Ministers in June…
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Solomon Islands on Saturday. In Honiara, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and other Ministers. This visit comes after Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Manele announced in December Australia’s support to grow the size and capability…
Minister of Education, Hon, Tozen Leokana, on Monday, January 13th, 2025 endorsed the release of the 2025 Solomon Islands Government scholarships recipients list. This was after the Scholarship Selection Committee Chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Franco Rodie had completed the selection process, which was based on the assessment of candidates’ applications received and assessed…
Maluu, North Malaita – David Kona, the owner and operator of a local meat processing and packaging business in Malu’u, Malaita shared insights into his inspiring journey despite feeling unwell and unable to speak directly. “My motivation for starting this business stems from my desire to support the community and promote locally sourced food products,”…
CONCERNS have been raised by Honiara residents over illegal water connections in certain squatter settlements in and around the national capital and many perceive this an act of injustice to the user-pay customers of Solomon Water (SW). It has been discovered that some individuals in squatter settlements in and around Honiara have illegally connected water…
THE Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) to immediately investigate the persistent high failure rates in national examinations and implement effective measures to improve academic performance. Wale made the statement in response to data released by MEHRD showing consistently high failure rates among students.…
SWISS medical professionals Dr Thomas Furrer and his wife Ruth have voluntarily shared their expertise with the medical staff at Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. The couple, who arrived in Solomon Islands in 2023 under the Ruckstuhl 4 Charity Organisation, spent six months offering specialised services to support the local healthcare system. Dr Furrer is…
CENTRAL Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) in Malaita Province has received crucial support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) last month. The support included six desktop computers, solar batteries, solar sets, computer accessories, and polo shirts. The support was aimed at strengthening the positive relationship between Solomon Islands and China. The items were received by the…
SAINT Joseph Tenaru Catholic Secondary School has announced that its ban on electronic devices for students remains the same for the 2025 academic year, citing concerns over distractions that could interfere with their learning. The school management conveyed this decision in a statement released earlier this week. The ban restricts students from taking with them…