CLARIFICATION ON JLSC CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTOR-GENERAL POSITION, SIICAC

The Ministry of Public Service has come out to correct what it describes as ‘inaccurate and misleading’ reporting concerning Mr Solomon Kalu and the position of Director-General of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC). No Appointment Was Ever Made The Ministry clarifies that Mr Kalu was never appointed to the position of Director-General of SIICAC. Accordingly, there was no rejection…

Burns Creek Churches, Community Unite to Repair Deteriorating Road

Community leaders of Burns Creek in East Honiara have taken matters into their own hands after months of unanswered requests from authorities over the poor condition of their main access road. In 2025, the Burns Creek Community Leadership formally submitted request letters to both the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the East Honiara Constituency Office, highlighting the urgent…

SINU Opens Applications for 2026 Intake

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has opened applications for admission into its academic programmes for the 2026 academic year. In a public advisory issued recently, the national university is inviting interested members of the public and prospective students to apply for enrolment across its range of academic programmes. Applicants are advised to download and print the…

Academic Excellence Emerges to Champion Quality Education in Rural Schools

Access to quality education in rural communities remains a major challenge across Solomon Islands, but a newly formed organization, Academic Excellence, is stepping forward with a clear mission: to uplift education standards and create better learning opportunities for students in underserved areas. Established in early 2025, Academic Excellence was founded in response to the growing needs of…