THE country is expecting chances of rainfall for the first quarter of this year from January until March, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) says this week. SIMS said the seasonal outlook for December 2024 based on two months average value of November and December 2024 of the Central Eastern and South Western Pacific Ocean…
SALE of tickets for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) Crowning Night on Saturday 8 February at the Friendship Hall has commenced yesterday. A General Admission ticket for an adult is sold for $200, while a General Admission ticket for a child costs $100. The General Admission tickets do not include dinner. A VIP ticket…
The Solomon Islands National Youth Congress and Australia partnered to host the 7th Series of the Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue. The Dialogue involved 135 young Solomon Islanders based in Honiara, Guadalcanal and Gizo who discussed training opportunities and skills needed to support different career pathways. The Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue started during the…
Australia is pleased to support Australia Awards alumnae by offering Women’s Leadership Archetypes Training on 24 and 25 February 2025. Applications are open for interested alumnae. The training offers a transformative lens to support alumnae to self-reflect and serves as a dynamic toolkit they can use to manage challenges and grow leadership skills to guide…
As of this month, Solomon Islanders wishing to travel to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Everyone currently who do not need a visa wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – will need an ETA to travel in advance of arrival. “This digitisation enables a smooth…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) on Tuesday held its 2024 Outstanding Local Staff Awards ceremony, an event aimed at celebrating the hard work and dedication of its local employees. The awards ceremony is part of the company’s annual tradition of recognizing exceptional staff contributions. A total of 82 outstanding staff members out of GRML’s 571-strong…
UPGRADES to the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province are progressing steadily, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s aviation infrastructure. The SBD 117 million upgrade is supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being managed by the…
SOLOMON Islands integrity institutions hosted a certificate handing-over ceremony to honor the inaugural participants of the Integrity Professional Foundations Course. This noteworthy initiative, offered by Griffith University and supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Papua New Guinea, was conducted in collaboration with Solomon Islands Office of the Prime Minister…
INSTITUTIONS and individuals have defended Forest Association’s (SFA’s) charitable work in Solomon Islands, saying those calling for its de-registrations are doing so out of jealousy and vested interest. And the move, they say could render thousands without work should the move by Government MPs and backbench proceed with their demand to close down the SFA.…
RENDOVA Devon of Rendova Harbour in North Rendova, Western Province has been crowned champion of the Kenwood Harry’s Cup 2025. The soccer tournament was staged at the Turaga soccer field in Ughele village, South Rendova. The tournament concluded last Wednesday after two weeks of intensive matches by the participating teams. Devon beat Malangana Dolphin 1:0…