Australia and Solomon Islands join forces on exercise coastwatchers

Australia and Solomon Islands completed the second phase of the annual Exercise Coastwatchers in Honiara and Gizo last month, building Solomon Islands’ capacity to respond to natural disasters. Australia’s Defence Adviser in Solomon Islands Lieutenant Colonel Justin Bywater said the exercise was a great success.   “Our region is the most vulnerable to natural weather…

Solomon Airlines hail dropping of entry requirement

THE national flag carrier has welcomed the Cabinet announcement that it has dropped the 72 hours pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement for Solomon Islands-bound travelers. In a statement yesterday, Solomon Airlines conveyed its gratitude and at the same time informed travelers of the Cabinet announcement. “It’s official! For all fully COVID-19 vaccinated passengers that pre-departure COVID-19…

GLOOMY FUTURE

Survey reveals that public servants are dissatisfied about the Mamara Spring villas in West Guadalcanal A RESEARCH study to collect more data on Public Service Housing Assistance (PSHA) policy implementation and public servants’ interest in the Mamara project has been carried out. The report of the study will be presented to the Cabinet any time…

3×3 Challenge successful

The first stop 3×3 basketball challenge has been successfully completed on Monday at Holy Cross Basketball court. Rukiez scooped the men’s category top prize, Dragons second, Phila third and Jelly Fam on fourth. The women’s category was won by 71 Eclipse, Sunrise 2 second, El-Divas third and Sunrise 1 fourth. “Thank you to all participating…

SI New Zealand alumni launched

THE New Zealand High Commission in Solomon Islands (NZHCSI) has launched a Solomon Islands-New Zealand Alumni Community (SINZAC). According to the NZHCSI, SINZAC is an alumni community for Solomon Islanders who have previously studied in Aotearoa New Zealand. “SINZAC aims to provide opportunities for alumni to engage in community service, mentoring and professional development and…