THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) together with the Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR) are conducting a series of training sessions for the newly formed Ward Development Committees (WDCs) throughout Malaita this month. These trainings are a crucial step in preparing and strengthening the committees to effectively facilitate projects within their wards. The training kicked off with Ward 1 on September 9, followed…
Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, delivered the Solomon Islands’ national statement at the United Nations (UN) Summit of the Future, calling for urgent global cooperation, financial reform, and meaningful partnerships to tackle critical global challenges. In his address to world leaders, Ramofafia highlighted the urgent need for action in…
A reception to commemorate the 5th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was hosted in Beijing this week. The event was organized by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC). Ambassador of the Solomon Islands to China, H.E. Barrett Salato, joined Mr. Chen…
The Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mostyn Mangau says a Gmail account bearing his name asking for personal favour is a scam. In a statement Mangau advises the general public; “to be careful when receiving a Gmail account bearing his name for personal interest in police cases. “The Gmail account that has…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) acknowledges the concerns raised by Dr. Derek Sikua, former Prime Minister and former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, regarding the establishment and conferral of its first PhD degree. Professor Dr Transform Aqorau SINU Vice Chancellor said that “while we respect Dr. Sikua’s long-standing contributions to the education sector,…
The communities of Komeleai, Kariki and Nila are gearing up for the launch of a new Telekom tower in the Shortland Islands on Wednesday. This event marks the unveiling of the first tower in Nila. Two more additional towers will be launched with one in Wadede, Choiseul Province later. Funded by the Australian Government, the…
Members of the Church Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) in Solomon Islands have successfully completed a two-week monitoring and evaluation visit to three of its project sites across the country. The CANDO team visited – Dunde project sites in Munda, hosted by the United Church, and Noro SSEC Church project site in Western Province from September 11-13,…
The Minister for Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, held a productive meeting on Tuesday with his Vanuatu counterpart Minister Marc Ati, in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties in the maritime sector. The meeting, held in Port Vila, focused on the Solomon Islands Government’s (SIG) intention to establish its own International Shipping Registry as part of…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has farewelled two police advisors in Honiara last week. The two advisors are Clinton Smith and Sam Elmaghraby who work several years under the Royal Solomon Island Police Force and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP). RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau expressed deep gratitude for…
A male suspect from North Malaita was arrested in relation to the fatal accident at Panatina campus bus stop on Monday 23 September 2024. The National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) made the arrest. The arrest was made after the driver of the vehicle hit the deceased when she…