Australia is boosting Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) civil maritime security capability through the gifting of three new Yamaha boats to better monitor and protect Solomon Islands border. This support is being delivered under Australia’s SBD$11.5million capability uplift program being delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the United Nations Office on…
The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) have successfully delivered its first Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program in Honiara last week. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon…
With his world-class Australian tertiary degree in law and a deep commitment to national development, Australia Awards alumnus George Junior Toaki is working to create a stronger and more accountable Solomon Islands. Mr Toaki, a 2024 Australia Awards scholar from the Reef Islands in Solomon Islands, recently completed a Master of Laws at the University…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has outlined his Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) development vision, grounded in four key pillars: unity and stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, and human capital development. Highlighting major policy areas, PM Manele said the government would focus on: – Diversifying the economy through agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has expressed heartfelt thanks to all public servants, private sector, bilateral and multilateral partners, and churches for their enduring support and contributions to national development. “The political government does not implement policies; it is the public service that brings them to life,” the Prime Minister said. “You are the tip of…
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), are conducting a series of workshops across four provinces in the country.The first was done in Tulagi, Central Province, with the latest done at Ghaseali, Isabel Province.…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has encouraged the youth population of Solomon Islands to study hard, dream big, and lead with integrity. He delivered the powerful message during the celebration of the country’s 47th year of independence on Monday His message centered on both national reflection and future aspirations. He emphasized to the youth, “It is not just about the future;…
The official opening of the newly refurbished Gizo Police Station and upgraded Gizo Provincial Boat Facility on Tuesday marks a major milestone in strengthening security, creating jobs, and fostering development in the Western Province. The ceremony, held in Gizo Tuesday, brought together key dignitaries including the Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Hon.…
Young children and adults in Wagina, Choiseul Province are suffering from severe diarrhoea and vomiting in recent days in what is believed to be linked an outbreak of suspected Rota virus. The situation is a cause of concern for the community and health authorities. Reports have revealed the health centre is receiving increasing cases, mostly involving infants and children under five years old.…
The finalists for the 2025 Advance Technologies High School Basketball Competition have been confirmed following a series of intense semi-final clashes on Sunday. In the boys’ division, defending champions Honiara Senior High School booked their place in the grand final with a 35-29 win over a determined White River Community High School side in the…