LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says government procurement and contracting has always been a serious leak successive governments have always ignored. Speaking in Parliament, Monday during his response to the Speech from the Throne, Hon Wale said almost all government contracts are excessively priced. “Some of this is undoubtedly corruption. Repair contracts, road contracts,…
Rovu Boyers and his club West Adelaide pulled off another win over the weekend to maintain their third position in the South Australia (SA) State League One. Boyers played the whole match during the Hellas’ 1-0 win against South Adelaide in round nine of SA State League One on Saturday. Ethan Nasau scored within two…
An advanced air navigation system aimed at improving aviation safety in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu Provinces arrived at Honiara on April 23, 2025. The equipment will soon be transported to the sites in the provinces for installation. This upgrade is part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is supported by the World…
The Honiara City Council’s (HCC) cooperate mission is “to lead and work in partnership to deliver high quality, sustainable, and resilient services, and prosperous Honiara Communities”. With that mission in mind the Waste Management and Control Division aims to realize this mission by undertaking few administrative steps to improve its service and one of these…
The Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) has successfully concluded a two-day Legislative Review Forum with key stakeholders, including government ministries, donor partners, and program providers. The forum, held on 6–7 May 2025 at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, led by Legal Consultant Mrs. Joanna Kenilorea. In her opening address, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the…
OUR Telekom has supported the celebration of International Nurses Day in Auki, Malaita Province by sponsoring a set of mobile phones that were awarded to nurses for their outstanding work. The event brought together nurses from both Malaita and Central Islands province to commemorate the occasion and recognize the dedication of healthcare workers. A key…
Nurses from Malaita and Central Islands Provinces gathered in Auki on Monday to celebrate the annual International Nurses Day in a joint event described as a milestone for the health sector. Its the first time nurses from both provinces came together to mark the occasion, which recognizes the vital role nurses play in healthcare. The…
Box of marijuana seized in Isabel A box containing marijuana drugs addressed to Haevo Port in Isabel Province has been seized by Buala police. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Isabel Province, Inspector Harry Poutz Vanosi, said Buala police officers were on routine mobile patrol when they encountered the matter. PPC Vanosi said the team arrived…
Suva, Fiji/Apia, Samoa, – Samoan climate activist and former Miss Pacific Islands Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, has been announced as UNICEF Pacific’s Ambassador. The appointment, which has been made at the Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum, follows a two-day field visit to meet children and their families in Samoa. “I am deeply humbled to accept this…
ALOFI, NIUE, – Fisheries officials and delegates from the 17 Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), are gathering this week at the Millenium Hall in Alofi, Niue, for the 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Annual Officials Meeting. The five-day meeting offers an important opportunity for Members to shape the direction of sustainable…