In a thrilling show of skills and teamwork the Jogran netball team from Sasamuqa emerged victorious at the fundraising event in Pangoe village, Northeast Choiseul. The team clinched the championship title after defeating its rival team Osa blue with a final score of 11-8. The netball championship concluded with Osa blue taking a well-earned second…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has acknowledged Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) for awarding 8% credit rating to all its members on Tuesday 30th September 2025. In a statement SICTU National Secretary Adrian Tuhanuku warmly welcomed and acknowledged the announcement on Tuesday afternoon by the Minister of Finance and Treasury Trevour Mahaga. “This declaration is a significant outcome for the…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my growing concern over the erosion of human rights and poor governance in the Solomon Islands. It is increasingly clear that corruption is undermining the fundamental rights of our citizens, particularly in rural areas, where people often lack access to basic services such as education and healthcare. Despite promises…
Dear Editor – Please allow me to voice my concern to the National Government. From the blue ocean along the coast of Guadalcanal to the jungle forest of central Guadalcanal, we carry forward the voices of our indigenous landowners, children and youths of Gold Ridge. We call on the government to prioritize our people when it comes…
Gizo: To celebrate World Tourism Day, the Western Province Tourism Division, in partnership with Positive Change for Marine Life (PCFML) and WorldFish, hosted a one-day eco-training workshop at the Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The event brought together tourism operators from Gizo, and Kolobangara to explore sustainable practices that promote environmental conservation and responsible tourism development. Participants included…
Noro Kungfu Club in Western Province successfully hosted its 2025 grading ceremony over the weekend marking another milestone in the history of the Solomon Islands Kungfu movement. The event, held on September 26 and 27, brought together students, invited guests, and supporters, with special recognition given to Sifu Sam Alasia for his ongoing support. Assistant Sifu and Chief Instructor…
Thirty (30) teachers from Western Province have been awarded certificates after completing a week-long Physical Education (PE) capacity-building training in Gizo, which wrapped up on Friday. The program was described as a milestone for both education and sports development in Western Province and Solomon Islands as a whole, drawing praise from participants, facilitators, and education leaders. Speaking at the…
A total of 238 students marked a significant academic milestone at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) graduation ceremony held at the Friendship Hall in Honiara, Friday. The ceremony was officiated by His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, the University’s 32nd Chancellor, who conferred the degrees, diplomas, and certificates to those present and in…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury Trevor Mahaga has declared an eight (8%) percent crediting rate for all Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) members on Tuesday 30th September 2025. This is for the Financial Year ending 30th June 2025. The occasion to declare the annual interest rate was held at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara around lunch time. This is a positive crediting rate…
A total of 66 local coaches and officials in Choiseul Province have been accredited as qualified community coaches and officials after completing an intensive training program under the Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP). The group comprising both male and female coaches was the first in the province to achieve this qualification. The training was conducted…