Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has witnessed the inauguration of the new President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto on Sunday morning, 20th October 2024. He was amongst all the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders that graced the ceremony. The inauguration brought together leaders from around the world. For the MSG, the leaders…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) operation in Western Province from 21 to 28 October 2024. The operations will cover the following communities. Acting Director of the RSIPF EODD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki said, “It is advisable that these mentioned communities report…
Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launches its five-year System Transformation Education Program. The launching is being held on Monday, 21st October in Honiara. The program is supported by financial assistance recently approved by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to help the MEHRD strengthen its education system in…
Honiara City Council (HCC) has received a significant boost to its waste management efforts, courtesy of the CAUSE Project. The essential tools were handed over on Thursday 17th October 2024 which are aimed at improving the cleanliness and environmental hygiene of the city. The contribution package comprises of 100 wheely bins, 2000 plastic bags, 80 garden…
Police in Honiara have arrested a driver in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap young girls and boys, following reports from concerned citizens. Deputy Commissioner Ian Vaevaso confirmed to the media last week that the police had received a report from a victim at Solomon Islands National University’s (SINU) Kukum campus, where an attempted…
The Solomon Islands’ stance on West Papua is rooted in dialogue and consultation rather than confrontation. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told media before departing for Indonesia on Thursday. PM Manele, along with other Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders, was invited to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President, Prabowo Subianto, and Vice President, Gibran…
The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is reviewing the State-Owned Enterprises (Amendment) Bill 2024 following strong reservations raised by stakeholders and various ministries. Several ministries, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), and other stakeholders who appeared before the Bills and Legislation Committee expressed concerns about how the Bill was drafted. A key issue is the proposed…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has upheld the ban on beche-de-mer (sea cucumber), despite growing calls from communities to lift the restriction. Chiefs from the Luapel House of Chiefs in Malaita Outer Province, Derrick Pako from Shortland Islands, and Nelson Waneamoe from Central Islands have all urged the government to reconsider the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has officially endorsed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, to lead the Solomon Islands delegation at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. The meeting is scheduled to take place from October 25–26. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Prime Minister…
The Solomon Islands lack sufficient data for effective ocean management, despite possessing a vast 1.5 million square kilometers of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka. Speaking during a reception celebrating the Solomon Islands’ unique biodiversity and the launch of Pristine Seas’ research expedition at Wate…