His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP), arrived in Honiara on Wednesday afternoon. He is an official three day visit to Solomon Islands where he will officiate at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus graduation ceremony. A statement from the Ministry of…
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) officially launched the induction training for the third bunch of National Emergency Response Team (NERT Batch 3) participants on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Heritage Park Hotel. Representing the Permanent Secretary/supervising and Chair of the National Disaster Council (NDC), Ms Agnetha Vave-Karamui, hailed the training as yet another milestone achievement…
The Pacific’s first climate-resilient tertiary campus, powered by solar and built for extreme weather. · The new campus is boosting female enrolment by providing a safer, more spacious, and inclusive environment. · ADB, USP, and the Solomon Islands Government delivered a state-of-the-art campus serving over 4,000 students. University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands…
The newly established Ascension Parish in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, ended its first Sunday school rally over the weekend at Aitolo village.The three-day program brought together Sunday school groups from Kwalo and Alita, Okwala, Fera Kaura, and Aitolo. Children, teachers, and parents all joined to witness and celebrate under the theme: “Grew in wisdom and…
New York, – The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), the first Pacific-led international financial institution, was highlighted by Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Hon. Jeremiah Manele, at a formal reception for Pacific Leaders in New York on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister…
New York – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele who is also Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), welcomed Pacific Leaders to a special reception at The Sanctuary, Roosevelt Island, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Manele highlighted the shared journey of the Forum…
More than 85 dedicated Adventist literature evangelists and their Area Managers gathered at Tui Ridge Park, Rotorua, New Zealand, for an inspiring eight-day Training Summit. The event was held from August 26 to September 2. Participants travelled from across the South Pacific, including Australia, to be part of the summit and were equipped for greater…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing the private sector, successfully hosted an information and awareness session for its members with the Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The session was convened to provide SICCI members and private sector businesses—many of whom…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has revealed plans to erect fence around the old premiers’ residence to avoid the public accessing the vicinity. This followed growing concerns over public access, unnecessary activities, and allegations of common nuisance within the premises. Some Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) especially the executive side raised the issue, pointing…
A group of 25 Form 6 science students from G. F. Jones Adventist College (JAC) on Vella, visited the Nusatupe Innovation Hub near Gizo, Western Province on Thursday to learn about conservation and ecosystem sustainability. The excursion is part of their Biology field trip. The students were accompanied by their teacher Mr. Jones Lekezoto. The…