Teaching opportunities in UAE

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is looking for teachers with qualifications in science. In a statement issued by the Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade on Tuesday encourages Solomon Islanders to apply. The statement said, the Solomon Islands Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) encourages Solomon Islanders with teaching qualifications to apply…

Sir Francis Billy Hilly dies

A FORMER Prime Minister and statesman, the Late Sir Francis Billy Hilly from Ranonggah, Western Province has passed away. His daughter confirmed his passing via a social media post on Monday night. He died peacefully at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) at the age of 77 around after being ill for sometime. Since the news…

SIG, stakeholders review draft NEP

THE Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) has completed the “Solomon Islands National Employment Policy (NEP) Draft Validation Workshop” at the Heritage Park Hotel last week. The NEP SI draft is a strategic framework designed to shape the future of the labour market in Solomon Islands, including the provision of opportunities for all…

Chinese envoy hails Chinese AI industry

THE Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming has hailed the Chinese Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry and more specifically the AI powered chatbot ‘DeepSeek,’ saying the world is witnessing a real breakthrough in redefining the present.  He uttered these words at the opening of the Chinese film festival in Honiara at the University of the…

OFC reaffirms commitment to advancing women’s football

THE Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering communities through its social responsibility initiatives in 2025.  OFC made the announcement last weekend to mark the International Women’s Day. “As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) reaffirms its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering…