Australia has formally handed over information, communications and technology (ICT) equipment to Solomon Islands Immigration Division (SIID) to support strong and secure borders. Australian Border Force (ABF) gifted laptops, desktops and other accessories to be used primarily in the outposts in Munda and the new immigration office in Auki. This will ensure the efficient application…
Gordon Iro, the 19-year-old central defender from the Solomon Islands, has been a standout player for Real Kakamora in the Telekom S-League (TSL) and recently represented his country in the OFC Men’s U19 Championship. Despite his team’s valiant effort, Solomon Islands fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile in…
TULAGI’S main market officially reopened following Australian-funded refurbishments, revitalising the Central Province capital with a more functional, accessible and climate resilient market. The market refurbishment was officially handed over by the Minister of Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek Wasi, and the Premier for Central Province, Michael Salini, together…
THE Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has highlighted importance of investing in the education and healthcare sectors. The first term Parliamentarian is concerned about the welfare of Solomon Islanders and wants greater government focus on these two social sectors. He expressed his…
Sogavare’s counsel intends to file application to strike out the election petition filed by defeated CARE candidate Qurusu if the latter fails to give answers that satisfy the elements of bribery as alleged by July 27 THE counsel acting for the former Prime Minister and current Minister of Finance and Treasury Manasseh Sogavare intends to…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia, George Temahua has encouraged 102 apprentices, who enrolled for the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for Apprenticeship National Training (NAT) program, to make use of the opportunity because they are the fortunate ones for having secured government sponsorship. He made the encouragement at a ceremony to…
THE Malaita Provincial Government through its Town Council Department is progressing its crucial campaign for a green and healthy Auki setting by installing new rubbish wheelie bins along the streets of Auki this week. The new setup is part of the Premier Asilaua-led government’s commitment to keep Auki clean in preparation for the Malaita Provincial…
A FEMALE recipient of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Apprenticeship Training Program has expressed her gratitude to the national government for its sponsorship of 102 apprentices undertaking trades courses under the program. The state’s sponsorship of the program followed successful dialogues and negotiations between the government and SINU. Mary Staeta, who has enrolled as…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Ranoggah-Simbo Constituency in the Western Province has vowed to work with his electorate to deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during his term in office. MP Wayne Ghemu, who is the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) was contributing to the Sine Die Motion in…
SOLOMON Islands Government sponsored students in the Philippines, who returned home during the COVID-19 period, are getting impatient in their wait to go back to the Philippines to complete what is left for them in their studies. The students, who returned home during the COVID-19 pandemic period, received no word from the Solomon Islands Tertiary…