Planning and Biosecurity Officers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have recently undergone a workshop focused on China’s customs regulations, biosecurity protocols and import inspection processes at Shanghai Customs University. Three senior MAL officials attended the workshop from 23rd October to 05th November 2024. The training focused on the procedures for exporting agricultural…
Event given a 4.8 value rating by overseas industry attendees. Feedback received from the Australian and New Zealand buyers attending Tourism Solomons’ recently-staged ‘Mi Save Solo 2024’ Industry Buyer/Seller Meet in Honiara indicates the event has once again proven a major success. Taking place at the Heritage Park Hotel, the event, which included a Western…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara is hosting the 2024 Biennial Spiritual Retreat for priests from the three dioceses of Solomon Islands—Gizo, Auki, and Honiara. Held at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary (HNMS) in East Honiara, Guadalcanal, this year’s retreat carries the theme: “Sainthood, Sanctity, and What Makes Us Holy?” The retreat began on Sunday,…
Australian Government, FIBA Oceania announce new partnership through support high-performance basketball THE Australian Government and FIBA Oceania will partner through PacificAus Sports to support high-performance basketball in the Pacific. The three-year partnership will focus on women’s basketball in the region, including enhanced pathways for coaches, officials and administrators. This initiative underscores FIBA’s strategic priority to…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), with the assistance of New Zealand Police (NZP) officers attached to the Solomon Island Policing Support Program (SIPSP), delivered the ‘5-Step Mind Set’ Training program at Seghe and Gizo in Western Province (WP) recently. The training focused on the National Crime…
SUCCESS in life can only be achieved through dedication and commitment. That’s the message highlighted by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina Ward in South Choiseul Tongoua Tabe during the Wagina Community High School (CHS) annual graduation ceremony on Monday 11 November. A total of 33 Forms 3 and 5 students graduated…
THE Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands has created history as the first top diplomat to spend a weekend on Wagina in South Choiseul. Ambassador Yoshiaki Miwa was invited by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina (Ward 1), Tongaua Tabe to witness the handing over of Nikumaroro Community Hall “Te Maneaba” more than…
THE Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands has encouraged students of Wagina Community High School (CHS) in South Choiseul to strive hard in their education by reading more books because it is a source of wisdom. Ambassador Yoshiaki Miwa was speaking as the Guest of Honour at the school’s annual graduation ceremony on Monday 11November. A…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification for the Honiara grid has launched a new partnership on renewable energy transition modelling with the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Dr Chris Vehe, welcomed the project. “The development of a…
Disillusioned GNUT politicians to lead walkout in a move that could trigger a no-confidence motion, according to an informed source POLITICIANS in the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) are reportedly planning a walkout in a move which could trigger a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s leadership. “Yes, the air is…