AUSTRALIA joined Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to launch the SINU Security Studies Pilot, with a tok stori consultation workshop. The pilot – delivered by SINU and with the support of the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership – will respond to the call from the Solomon Islands security sector for more locally-led academic research and tertiary…
THE Motion of No Confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s leadership fizzled out on Monday, revealing it seems, the true intent of the alleged disgruntled Government MPs who initially offered to back the Opposition move. It turned out the plot is the biggest fundraising stunt to fool the Opposition, prompting the mover, former Prime Minister…
THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), under the leadership of Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will put forward the name of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Maringe-Kokota Cathy Nori as its candidate for Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament. The Deputy Speaker’s post became vacant following the appointment of the former holder, the…
THE Malaita Provincial Assembly Member for West Baegu-Fataleka Ward and a former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and his political adviser Celsius Talifilu who face unlawful assembly charges will front the court today. Suidani and Talifilu will appear before Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa at 9am. That is possibly for a pre-trial conference. The two defendants,…
Australian security capabilities were on display during a high-level visit from Hon Jimson Tanangada, Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, to Australia. Minister Tanangada was joined by Hon Stephen Kumi, Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende, Hon Morris Toiraena, Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Mostyn…
The Office of the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet (OPMC) hosted its annual Christmas and end-of-year party on Friday at the Cowboys Grill Bar and Restaurant, where Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele expressed his gratitude to all division heads for their hard work over the past seven months in office. He acknowledged the vital support…
Western Province marked its big day on Wednesday – 11th December in Gizo. The Western Day proper is normally on 7th December, but this year it was shifted to 11th December to accommodate the schedule of the key guests and on a weekday. The official program commenced with a parade from the Provincial Administration Headquarters…
Geotechnical investigations for the Bina Tuna Project have been successfully completed last week, with the final phase of drilling concluding on Wednesday, December 11. This achievement was made possible through the active support and involvement from the community, highlighting a strong collaborative effort in the project’s development. Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Fisheries and Marine…
For more than 50 years, Kukudu suspension (swinging) bridge on Kolombangara, Western Province in Solomon Islands stood the test of time as it faced ongoing threat from rising ocean tides. Over five decades this bridge served as a lifeline to connect Kukudu Adventist College (KAC) and the Kukudu Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church headquarter which…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has been strengthened with the swearing-in of the new Minister for Public Service Francis Sade, MP. Minister Sade was sworn in on Saturday before the Governor-General, David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Minister Sade’s swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, and…