Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies launched

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in partnership with the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership, has taken a historic step to strengthen national resilience and regional leadership by officially launching the Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies. This program is the first of its kind to be offered in the Southwest Pacific. Designed to equip Solomon Islanders with advanced skills…

SI defeated, Samoa into final

OFC: Samoa has booked their spot in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship final for the second consecutive year, and with it, a place at next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Juan Chang Urrea’s side has powered past the Solomon Islands 5-0 in the first semi-final in Apia, to the delight of a passionate…

‘Tourism a gateway to investment opportunities’

REVIVING the Laulasi Cultural Tourism Centre presents a gateway to investment opportunities for Malaita Province. Thats the key message delivered by Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni during a reconciliation ceremony for the Laulasi tribes held on Wednesday 6th August. Mr. Sifoni emphasized that reconciliation is more than just about healing divisions,it also paves the way…

PM honours victorious women’s team

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has hailed the Solomon Islands National Women’s Football Team for their historic victory at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, calling it a “defining moment” in the country’s history. Speaking at a national celebration event held in Honiara, Prime Minister Manele praised the team for breaking a 42-year drought since the…

5k diarrhoea cases reported

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to monitor the ongoing diarrhoea outbreak with 5000 cases being reported in the past weeks. While cases have been declining in Honiara, Guadalcanal, and some provinces, cases have been surging in Western and Malaita province. From the last reporting week there is a 15% decrease in diarrhoea…