Solomon Islands Government (SIG), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), successfully launched the Solomon Islands Carbon Trading Policy Project in Honiara last week. This landmark initiative aims to develop an inclusive policy framework to guide carbon trading activities in the Solomon Islands, positioning the country to leverage carbon markets as part of…
The four-day workshop on “Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience in the Pacific concluded on a high note in Honiara over the weekend. The workshop was funded by the UK Government’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) as part of the Blue Planet Fund. It was delivered by…
The Ministry of Police, National Security, and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has convened a National Security Strategy (NSS) validation workshop on Monday, bringing together key stakeholders from across the country to review and provide final input on the updated NSS. The workshop marks a crucial step in ensuring that the NSS reflects the shared security priorities of the…
Jack’s journey to academic success IN the remote village of Iriqila, North Vella, Western Province, Jack Runi Kulebe has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for his community.Graduating from Form 6 at RC Nicholson Secondary School last week, Kulebe achieved a remarkable feat, finishing third in Accounts and Economics despite having faced significant challenges…
GNUT believes enhanced bilaterial ties with UAE and other Gulf States could unlock SI’s development potential PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has emphasized that Solomon Islands enhanced diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf States could unlock Solomon Islands development potential. PM Manele highlighted this at a press conference held at the…
NON-COMMUNICABLE Diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death in Solomon Islands, killing at least six people daily. This alarming figure was highlighted to journalists by the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases Division in the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Nevalyn Laesanau during a Food Security Seminar in Honiara organized recently by Japanese Embassy. She…
STAFF of the Ministry of the Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) attended an awareness on the Solomon Islands National Disability Inclusive Development Policy (SINDIDP) 2022-2031 and expressed their appreciation for attending the important familiarisation session. The awareness session was conducted by Officers of the National Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Division (NPRD) in the Ministry of Health…
TAR-SEALING of the Auki road project in Malaita Province will commence soon. This comes after Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID), Manasseh Maelanga and Cai Weiming, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Solomon Islands signed the agreement on Thursday 10th October. The brief signing ceremony took place inside the Cabinet room…
A FORMER police officer who was found guilty of obtaining $40.000 under false pretence from a man in 2019, will be sentenced after the issue about the delay on her case is sorted. The defendant Pauline Sipi was found guilty of four counts of false pretence charge after a trial. Her matter came before the…
The three days Pacific Human Right Defenders (PHRDs) workshop held at the Heritage Park Hotel from 8th to 10th of October, is dubbed as an ‘eye opener’ for the participants. HRDs from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji have gathered in Honiara to build their knowledge on the legal protection mechanisms available for them and initiated discussions of…