Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) has announced the opening of the 2026 round of Solomon Islands Government Scholarships for eligible Solomon Islanders to undertake studies in 2026. The Scholarship application window opened as of Monday 14th of July, 2025 and will run about eight weeks. This means it would close at 11:59 PM on…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a two days training on Primary Ear and Hearing Care Trainers (PEHC) on the 2nd and 3rd July. 2025. The training aimed to train the trainers on the Ear and Hearing Care services for the Primary…
AN Indonesian national has died in Honiara after sustaining serious injuries following a robbery incident early this month. Alwyn Danitofea Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) announced the sad news. “With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of Mr. Ngabdullah, an Indonesian Security Supervisor with China Railway…
Government of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the Pacific. The proposal was formally presented by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derick Rawcliff Manu’ari, during…
IF YOU think the Third Wave is dead and buried, think again. Conversely, if you think the Third Wave is a mere figment of imagination, think again. Because it is not. The Third Wave is neither dead nor buried. It is alive. The Third Wave is so called to describe the next attempt at toppling…
BARELY a month ago, Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government. He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s King’s Birthday award for “his distinguished leadership, dedication, and long-standing service to policing and public safety in the Solomon Islands”. His Deputy, Ian Vaevaso also received the Member of…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Are’Are and Chairman of the Bills and Legislative Committee, Hon. John Maneniaru, has expressed concern over the continued delay in progressing the long-anticipated Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill. Hon. Maneniaru noted that the VAT Bill, which was initially expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2023, has already…
The Government has been called to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of all Permanent Secretaries (PS) to ensure that ministries are delivering on their mandates. The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale made the statement in light of the recent removal of the former Chief of Staff and ongoing ministerial reshuffles, stating that similar scrutiny…
Government through the Ministry of Health has been encouraged to adopt proactive leadership in advancing the long-overdue development of a provincial hospital for Guadalcanal Province. Speaking in Parliament, the Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has raised the question of whether the Government has any plans to build a provincial hospital for Guadalcanal. While acknowledging the response…
Government Ministers have been urged to take their work seriously and come prepared to Parliament. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale made the statement following observations that a number of Ministers were unable to answer questions directed to them in the current sitting. While acknowledging that some ministers are new to their portfolios, Hon. Wale said this…