Washington D.C.,- Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display last week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD $1 million [SBD8m] to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF). Pledges to the PRF now stand at USD 167 million, reflecting the strength of the Blue Pacific’s relationships and…
RURAL women in Munda Western Province have joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Rural Women’s Day last week. The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Munda Ward 15 Palin Veo was the guest at the event. Speaking during the event, the MPA\ called for greater recognition and support for women in rural communities. He described rural women…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The East Choiseul Constituency (ECC) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth and sports development by presenting a $10,000 donations to the Lauru Football Association (LFA) last week. In statement, LFA revealed that on Friday 17 October 2025, the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Mr. Collin Bemama presented the donations to LFA President, Jeffrey Sipele at the…
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…
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…