SI honoured to chair PIF

SOLOMON Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led solutions to shared challenges. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, who is the current PIF Chair, told Parliament on Wednesday while winding up the sine die motion that the role underscores Solomon Islands’…

Meeting to discuss RSIPF Police Academy

Discussion to progress the implementation of the new flagship Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Academy was held on Thursday 18th December in Honiara. Senior officials from the Solomon Islands and Australian Governments came together for the talks. The Police Academy will provide modern facilities and advanced training programs to prepare the RSIFP’s growing…

IOM, MEHRD host workshop to support integration of climate change, human Mobility into education curriculum 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Solomon Islands hosted a Regional Experience-Sharing Workshop from 9 – 10 December on integrating climate change and human mobility into the national education curriculum of Solomon Islands.  The two-day workshop convened over 30 national and provincial government officials, education stakeholders, schools, domestic partners, and education experts from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Republic of Korea. …

Premier Asilaua defends leadership, urges unity

MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has dismissed what he described as recent misconceptions surrounding his leadership, reaffirming his commitment to lawful governance, transparency, and financial accountability during a Provincial Assembly meeting in Auki. Addressing the Assembly, Premier Asilaua said all actions taken under his leadership were within the mandate entrusted to him and in full compliance…

14 schools benefit from $2.5m worth of furniture

The Governments of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have delivered essential school furniture 14 schools nation-wide. This is to enhance learning environment in various provinces.  The support was made possible through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) where the 14 schools have received 1,558 pieces of furniture, including desks, chairs, bunk…

 H.E Waetara addresses UNGA high-level meeting on human trafficking

Solomon Islands Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency (H.E) Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara, delivered a statement on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. She spoke on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum members during the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly which was held on 24 November…