Betivatu CHS held its first form 6 graduation

Betivatu Community High school (CHS) in Malango, Central Guadalcanal has achieved significant milestone as the school hosted its first ever Form 6 graduation ceremony on Thursday.  The event, themed “Empowering Partnership in Education,” was graced by the guest of honor Ms. Pamela Alamu. In her inspiring address, Ms. Alamu emphasized the importance of faith in education, stating, “No way will you…

SICTU questions merit of new defence force

The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has raised serious concerns regarding the government’s preliminary policy work to explore the establishment of a Solomon Islands Defence Force (SIDF).  In a statement SICTU President Tony Kagovai said, while it acknowledge the government’s stated intentions of enhancing national sovereignty and self-reliance, it question the merit and timing of such a significant undertaking when the foundational…

Minister Ramofafia ends IMF, World Bank meetings

Washington D.C. – The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia and his delegation concluded a week-long engagement with the top management of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C last week. The meetings culminated in a bilateral discussion with the World Bank Group Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific, Mr Felipe Jaramillo, pictured above. Minister…

New coach for womens football team

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has officially announced the appointment of Australian Daniel Barrett as the new head coach of the Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team. Barrett, who arrived in the country last week, brings with him a wealth of experience in the women’s game.  He has previously coached Australian A-League Women’s sides…

Ward 4 women in Tulagi mark International Rural Women’s Day

Women from across the five zones in Ward 4 Tulagi gathered at Charles Woodford Stadium over the weekend to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day. At the event they also called for greater recognition of their contributions and urging action on gender equity and community development. Its the first time Tulagi community hosted the event. Central Province Premier Kenneth Sagupari…

RSIPF officers undergo AI anti-fraud training 

China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) recently conducted Artificial Intelligence (AI) anti-fraud training for more than 20 officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF). The session  held at the Central police statioin was aimed at enhancing the RSIPF capacity to detect and combat telecommunications fraud involving AI technologies. During the session, CPLT officer Superintendent Zhang Yukun…

Credit Reporting awareness workshop held

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), convened an informational and awareness workshop on Friday. This was to brief stakeholders on the country’s updated credit reporting regulations and the transition toward a more inclusive financial data system. Daniel Haridi, CBSI’s Chief Manager of Financial Systems Development and Payments said, the newly promulgated…

PM opens Global Crusade Leadership Summit

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, delivered the keynote address at the opening of the One-Day Global Crusade Leadership Summit at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Lawson Tama on Friday morning.  The Summit was jointly organised by the ‘Global Crusade With Kumuyi Global Network’ in collaboration with the ‘Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association.’  Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Dr. and…