SINU-BOUND

First batch of regional nursing students from Vanuatu due in Honiara today as part of an arrangement between Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health and SINU FIRST lot of regional students from Vanuatu to undergo nursing studies at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will arrive today. About 30 of them are expected to arrive this evening.…

Solomon Islands and Saudi Arabia Commit to further Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Nadi on Friday 24th February 2023 and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The Prime Minister confirmed Solomon Islands’ support for Saudi Arabia’s candidature to host the 2030 World Expo…

Mekawir scores again

FORMER Waneagu United striker Ali Mekawir has found the back of the net again for TFA Dubai, this time against China-U23 national team in a friendly match on Friday. The goal was TFA Dubai’s lone goal in the 4-1 match in favour of the Chine U-23 squad. The Chinese U23 team is preparing towards the…

WHY NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS MUST BE INVESTIGATED

Auditor’s Shocking Findings The findings of the Auditor General revealed that a total of $167,328,248 was identified to consolidate the National Disaster Operation Committee for the whole of Solomon Islands Government’s approach to Preparedness & Response Plan to Covid-19 pandemic. Given the revelation of how these funds have been abused and siphoned off by those…

70 Ni-van students to arrive for studies

AROUND 70 students from Vanuatu are arriving this weekend to commence studies at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). This was announced by SINU Chancellor, Sir Dr Nathan Kere, at the inauguration ceremony of the national university’s third Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, on Thursday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara. Sir Dr Nathan revealed…

RATES RAISE BUSINESS CONCERN

SICCI meets with HCC over increase of licenses THE increase of rates of business operating license fees in 2023 by the Honiara City Council (HCC) raises concern about the impact on businesses operating in Honiara city and the wider economy. “We have already seen evidence on the risk of a slowdown in economic activity, so…