THE Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) to immediately investigate the persistent high failure rates in national examinations and implement effective measures to improve academic performance. Wale made the statement in response to data released by MEHRD showing consistently high failure rates among students.…
SWISS medical professionals Dr Thomas Furrer and his wife Ruth have voluntarily shared their expertise with the medical staff at Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. The couple, who arrived in Solomon Islands in 2023 under the Ruckstuhl 4 Charity Organisation, spent six months offering specialised services to support the local healthcare system. Dr Furrer is…
CENTRAL Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) in Malaita Province has received crucial support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) last month. The support included six desktop computers, solar batteries, solar sets, computer accessories, and polo shirts. The support was aimed at strengthening the positive relationship between Solomon Islands and China. The items were received by the…
SAINT Joseph Tenaru Catholic Secondary School has announced that its ban on electronic devices for students remains the same for the 2025 academic year, citing concerns over distractions that could interfere with their learning. The school management conveyed this decision in a statement released earlier this week. The ban restricts students from taking with them…
The negative impact of rising sea level is affecting many coastal communities around Solomon Islands. The community of Ughele on South Rendova, Western Province is no exception because the negative consequences of the rising sea level has resulted in coastal erosion posing threat to critical infrastructure. Two of these key critical infrastructure involves a bridge…
THE development of the new Provincial Township for Choiseul Province is progressing steadily, with the first phase now taking shape. Reports from Taro said the groundwork has commenced, marking a significant progress in the ambitious township project, which is aimed at ensuring urban facilities and services in the province. Authorities and stakeholders involved in the…
THE sister relationship between Malaita Province and China’s Jiangsu Province is thriving. The friendship agreement between the two provinces was sealed in 2024 and it led to the provision of significant support in the form of livelihood materials and seminar training by Jiangsu to Malaita. Speaking at the Revised Budget 2024/2025 Meeting of the Malaita…
THE Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project is progressing smoothly, with earthworks excavation currently underway. The improvement project is set to transform Kilu’ufi Hospital through the introduction of a new Outpatient Service facility, Maternal and Child Health facilities, Surgical Services, and Diagnostic Services. Once completed, the upgraded hospital will also create additional jobs, offering new employment opportunities…
THE Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has issued a 28-day strike notice to the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA). The notice is effective from Friday 10 January. This action follows SIPA’s failure to provide workers with their COVID-19 allowances, a 3.5 per-cent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and bonuses from the previous year. WUSI…
A BUSINESS faction within the hardware industry is said to be responsible for putting together a 10-point Memorandum of Demands (MoD) on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, sources have revealed. The move is intended to dampen a price war that is brewing in the lucrative hardware industry, resulting in rival political factions being formed and established,…