The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is assuring schools that they are safe amidst reports of abduction and kidnapping in Honiara. RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, said police is monitoring the current situation closely. Commissioner Mangau added school authorities may set precautionary measures for the safety of their students but from a police security perspective,…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services together with Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand on Thursday 10th October celebrated World Sight Day. It was commemorated based on the theme: ‘Love your Child’s eyes.’ Speaking at the celebrations, Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Minister Dr Paul Popora Bosawai highlighted the day is not just…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be conducting Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) operation in Western Province from 21 to 28 October 2024. The operations will cover the following communities. Acting Director of the RSIPF EODD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki said, “It is advisable that these mentioned communities report…
Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launches its five-year System Transformation Education Program. The launching is being held on Monday, 21st October in Honiara. The program is supported by financial assistance recently approved by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to help the MEHRD strengthen its education system in…
Police in Honiara have arrested a driver in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap young girls and boys, following reports from concerned citizens. Deputy Commissioner Ian Vaevaso confirmed to the media last week that the police had received a report from a victim at Solomon Islands National University’s (SINU) Kukum campus, where an attempted…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has upheld the ban on beche-de-mer (sea cucumber), despite growing calls from communities to lift the restriction. Chiefs from the Luapel House of Chiefs in Malaita Outer Province, Derrick Pako from Shortland Islands, and Nelson Waneamoe from Central Islands have all urged the government to reconsider the…
RC Nicholson College in South Vella, Western Province has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving higher academic standards and fostering excellence among students, as it looks toward a future of sustained progress and development. During the school’s annual graduation ceremony recently, the school administration outlined a strategic plan aimed at improving student outcomes through enhanced teaching…
The Ministry of Rural Development Solomon Islands (MRD) has successfully conducted an awareness session on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for East Kwaio Honiara-based constituents, Thursday last week. The awareness coincided with the official opening of the East Kwaio Constituency’s (EKC) office at Lunga, East Honiara. The awareness was part of the ministry’s…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation, GNUT, has prioritised education as a central pillar of the 2024-2028 National Policy and Translation document. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Mines Energy and Rural Electrification Bradley Tovosia MP made the statement as guest of honour during a weekend fundraising drive towards the establishment of the John…
Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has advised all education providers nation-wide to step up security measures in their school surroundings following disturbing reports of attack and attempt abduction on innocent students. In a statement issued over the weekend the MEHRD senior management it is concerned after learning of disturbing…