Australia has launched a driver training program for local women participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, which is helping work-ready women land jobs in Australia. Under the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership, Australia is supporting local driving school, Solomon Islands Professional Driver Training Services (SIPDTS), to upskill more women in the PALM scheme. With…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) extends its gratitude to the Solomon Islands Government, particularly Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, for the ongoing collaboration with the private sector. The SICCI Board, led by Chairlady Namoi Kaluae, had the honor of paying a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP. …
In the heart of the Solomon Islands, nestled along the shores of Gizo, lies Sairagi Village. Traditional farming has sustained families for generations. Yet, in recent years, villagers have faced an alarming challenge—declining crop yields. Despite their commitment to organic agriculture, their primary food transformation pathway, poor soil health has led to stunted crop growth…
The Pacific in an Era of Geopolitical Fluidity Keynote Address by Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice Chancellor of SINU at the PIPSA Convention in Wellington from 20 to 21 February 2025 Introduction – A Personal Reflection on China’s Presence in the Pacific Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. (Greetings, greetings, greetings to you all,) E…
WORKING class, market vendors, transport operators like vehicle and boats are facing cash flow problem in Gizo, Western province. This has affected them in their businesses operations and person savings due to the high cost of living. Jones Patty, a concerned resident, attributed the cash flow shortage to the country’s current economic instability. “To me,…
THE trial of four men accused of arson and shooting at Mbike Island Resort in Ngella, Central Islands Province in 2014, has been vacated. The reasons are Justice Leonard Maena has been reassigned to hear civil cases and prosecution witnesses were unavailable due to lack of financial resources to prepare for the trial. The case…
THE case against two police officers accused of bribing a leading investigator in a stolen gold ashes case with $30,000 has been adjourned to February 26 for plea. Public Prosecutor Jeremy Oiofa yon Thursday confirmed in court they will maintain the charge against one of the police officers, Gravis Afuga. Afuga and his colleague, Allen…
THREE partners have came together to empower youths and address impacts of climate change on Guadalcanal Province (GP). Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG), the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC), and Plan International Solomon Islands (PISI) have signed a youth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Guadalcanal Province’s (GP) headquarters in Ritaleven, Central Honiara, on Wednesday. The…
A DIGITAL currency community from Korea, BITMOBIC Community, has handed over a ‘Rainwater Drinking Facility’ to Lilika Community High School (CHS) of Isabel on Wednesday. The school is located in the Hograno Kia Havulei Constituency. The handing over ceremony was held in Honiara. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele and Member of Parliament (MP) for the…
A Government delegation has issued a strong stance in the 18th session of the Inter-sessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ISWG-GHG 18) underway at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London. They call upon all IMO member states to support robust measures that will significantly reduce GHG emissions from the maritime industry, safeguarding…