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…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province (WP) from Munda, Noro, Ringi, Parakasi and Gizo have recently undergone a two-day workshop on command capability. This operation command capability workshop conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) was first of its kind held in the WP for supervisors of different police station…
A group of enthusiastic local researchers from the Development Service Exchange (DSE) met with the Lord Mayor of the Honiara City Council (HCC) on Wednesday to present their report on their work around the Solomon Islands in 2023. Regional Perspective is a project that collaborates with the University of Adelaide, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Researchers from these…
The perimeter fencing upgrade at Honiara International Airport was completed on September 27, 2024, marking a significant advancement in Solomon Islands’ efforts to enhance airport safety and security and to meet the international standards. This upgrade is part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), funded by the World Bank and implemented…
National Trade Facilitation Stakeholders in Solomon Islands recently participated in a World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) Roadmap and Action Plan Review and Prioritization workshop in Honiara. The workshop concluded a weeklong visit by the World Bank Trade Facilitation Mission to Solomon Islands, aimed at reviewing progress and prioritizing actions under the National…
GARBAGE collectors working under Honiara City Council (HCC) have been boosted with new outfits, masks and gloves when collecting garbage and rubbish around the city. The materials were made possible as generous show of solidarity by Jiangmen City from China to the Honiara City Council (HCC). The donated critical cleaning materials donation includes 57 boxes of…