SI advances partnership with solar alliance

Government of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manu’ari, during…

Lauru FA to challenge decision

Lauru Football Association (LFA) says it would challenge the decision by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Disciplinary Committee for penalising Makira which subsequently denied the team from earning a semi-final spot. In a short statement late Wednesday, Lauru Football Association (LFA) said, a formal challenge will be issued by Thursday. “Following the release of…

Makira panelised

The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Disciplinary Committee, responsible for oversight of the Solomon Cup 2025 has been penalised for fielding more than the required amount of guest players in their match against Western Tomoko. In a decision handed down on Wednesday the Disciplinary Committee said, it has reviewed a formal complaint regarding the match…

WHO AUTHORISED TRIP TO CHINA?

A former political aide who was officially terminated from his government role earlier this year has sparked public concern after it was revealed he took part in a high-level overseas trip funded by taxpayer money. Ishmael Wore, who previously held the position of Policy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, joined Finance Minister…

THIRD WAVE REMAINS ALIVE

IF YOU think the Third Wave is dead and buried, think again. Conversely, if you think the Third Wave is a mere figment of imagination, think again. Because it is not. The Third Wave is neither dead nor buried. It is alive. The Third Wave is so called to describe the next attempt at toppling…

TOP JOB UP FOR GRAB

BARELY a month ago, Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government. He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s King’s Birthday award for “his distinguished leadership, dedication, and long-standing service to policing and public safety in the Solomon Islands”. His Deputy, Ian Vaevaso also received the Member of…