North Malaita MP Daniel Suilea Waneoroa, was officially sworn on Friday evening as the Minister for Rural Development at Government House in Honiara. The ceremony was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Waneoroa, a member of the Umi for Change (U4C) party—a grassroots movement advocating for rural empowerment and…
The new Pasifika Communities University (PCU) at its Inaugural Graduation on 1st May 2025 accorded to its two most prominent theologians the rare Honorary Doctorate degrees for outstanding and longstanding theological and community services to the Church in their countries, the Pasifika and globally. After over 14 months of transitional changes, the Pacific Theological College…
The recent defection of ten Members of Parliament (MPs), led by former Prime Minister and Party founder, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, to the opposition political group is very disappointing for the Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility (OUR) Party. In a statement issued on Friday, 2nd May, it expresses deep disappointment over the move which is considered a…
The Solomon Islands Education Board (SIEB) successfully convened its inaugural meeting on 29th-30th April at the Mendana Hotel. Established under the new Education Act 2023, the SIEB is tasked with providing strategic advice to the Minister of Education, the Permanent Secretary, and the staff of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on…
More than 900 malaria cases have been recorded at the Gizo Hospital, Western Province since the start of the year up until early April. This was revealed by the Director of the Western Provincial Health and Medical Service (WPHMS) Dr. Boara Dickson early this week. He was speaking during the launch of the Western Province…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Ms. Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letter of Credence to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, during a formal ceremony on Wednesday (30th April 2025) at Government House. In welcoming the Ambassador, Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu said he was honored…
A young man in his late 20s lost his life following a tragic logging accident at Tabriz in North Vella La Vella, Western Province. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Tomea Logging Camp, operated by SKT Chi Tai Logging Company. The victim, who was working at the site as part of the stevedoring crew…
THE shifting trade dynamics caused by the two-tier tariff regime introduced by the United States carry significant implications for Asia-Pacific and therefore governments across the region must be prepared to deliver tailored support to firms and workers as Global Value Chains (GVCs)evolve, an expert appraisal by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the…
THE Beijing Opera has welcomed International journalists on a study tour in China for a visit and treated them to a special performance, featuring three of its famous repertoires – The Crossroad, Heavenly Maid Scatters Flowers and Drunken Concubine. The visit made on Monday 28 April was organised with the support of the China International…