The recent defection of ten Members of Parliament (MPs), led by former Prime Minister and Party founder, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, to the opposition political group is very disappointing for the Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility (OUR) Party. In a statement issued on Friday, 2nd May, it expresses deep disappointment over the move which is considered a…
The Solomon Islands Education Board (SIEB) successfully convened its inaugural meeting on 29th-30th April at the Mendana Hotel. Established under the new Education Act 2023, the SIEB is tasked with providing strategic advice to the Minister of Education, the Permanent Secretary, and the staff of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on…
More than 900 malaria cases have been recorded at the Gizo Hospital, Western Province since the start of the year up until early April. This was revealed by the Director of the Western Provincial Health and Medical Service (WPHMS) Dr. Boara Dickson early this week. He was speaking during the launch of the Western Province…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Ms. Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letter of Credence to the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, during a formal ceremony on Wednesday (30th April 2025) at Government House. In welcoming the Ambassador, Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu said he was honored…
A young man in his late 20s lost his life following a tragic logging accident at Tabriz in North Vella La Vella, Western Province. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Tomea Logging Camp, operated by SKT Chi Tai Logging Company. The victim, who was working at the site as part of the stevedoring crew…
THE shifting trade dynamics caused by the two-tier tariff regime introduced by the United States carry significant implications for Asia-Pacific and therefore governments across the region must be prepared to deliver tailored support to firms and workers as Global Value Chains (GVCs)evolve, an expert appraisal by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the…
THE Beijing Opera has welcomed International journalists on a study tour in China for a visit and treated them to a special performance, featuring three of its famous repertoires – The Crossroad, Heavenly Maid Scatters Flowers and Drunken Concubine. The visit made on Monday 28 April was organised with the support of the China International…
Temotu Provincial Government (TPG) has signed a Letter of Agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and European Union (EU) to implement water and sanitation (WASH) projects in five communities this year valued at $600, 000. The deal was sealed as Temotu takes a decisive step toward ensuring improved service delivery for its communities,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP’s growing influence on the global and regional stage is reflected on the surge in courtesy visits received since assuming office as Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. This upward trend reflects the Prime Minister’s successful implementation of the country’s foreign policy, underscoring commitment to fostering positive relationships with all nations,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged ongoing cooperation with Huawei Technologies and the company’s contribution to Solomon Islands’ national efforts to improve connectivity and advance digital development. PM this week met with senior Huawei officials, including Mr. Denny Deng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Region Carrier Business Group, Mr. Angelo Zhang, CEO of Huawei’s…