Seasonal Workers in Australia Demand Improved Working Conditions

While the issue is not new, the concerning conditions faced by islander seasonal workers in Australia persist, urging responsible authorities and the government to intervene. In a recent development, seasonal workers employed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program in Australia have raised concerns about harsh working conditions imposed by their employers and supervisors,…

OUR PARTY: “No other govt has delivered more game changing and transformative reforms”  

At a time when division and discord dominate Solomon Islands political landscape, the Ownership, Unity, Responsibility Party (OUR Party) stands as a beacon of hope and unity, says President of OUR Party, Jimson Fiau Tanangada. OUR Party President Mr. Tanangada boldly made the statement during the Party’s Policy Manifesto launch days ago.  “National ‘Ownership, Unity…

PACT IN JEOPARDY?

UP vows to reevaluate SI-China Security Pact, reestablish ties with Taiwan and maintain China as development partner SOLOMON Islands United Party (UP) has declared its intention to reassess the country’s security agreement with China should it secure a position in a coalition government after the upcoming April elections. The current caretaker Democratic Coalition Government for…

MHMS partners with KOICA to boost maternal and child healthcare

THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a Record of Discussions that will boost maternal healthcare in Solomon Islands. The MHMS Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil and the KOICA Country Director Kapchae Ra signed the documents at the World Health Organization Country Representative office recently. The…

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE:

Landmark trade and development agreement reviewed in SI to assess benefits & determine possible modifications THE Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) has undergone a general review in Solomon Islands to assess its benefits to the country. PACER) Plus which is dubbed a landmark trade and development agreement aims to raise living…