THE Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) stands firm in its commitment to advocating for the rights and welfare of workers across the nation. “Today, we address a critical issue that has long plagued industrial relations: the unfair burden placed on workers when employers and other stakeholders discuss the rising costs of doing business. …
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has revealed a plan to reinstate Noro Township’s Council status, which holds the promise of reshaping its administrative framework. Noro, currently managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), is set to return to governance under the WPG in its restored status as a council.…
WESTERN Province Premier Billy Veo has highlighted the progress of several national projects aimed at improving infrastructure facilities across the province at the Western Provincial Assembly Meeting last week. One of the projects highlighted was the Seghe Market Project, a collaboration between the Australia Government-funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Project (SIIP) and the Western Provincial Government…
Four young Solomon Islanders have been awarded maritime cadetship scholarships with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) marine services company, Pacific Towing (PacTow). Upon graduating as Officers of the Watch from the international program of theoretical as well as practical training, the awardees will initially be employed at PacTow’s tug base in Honiara. PacTow…
In a gesture of cooperation and goodwill, the newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency (HE), Jonathan Curr, paid his first courtesy visit to the Lord Mayor of Honiara City Council, Councillor (Cr) Eddie Kasuteé Siapu, on Monday 24 March 2025 at the Honiara City Council (HCC) office. This meeting…