GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) will soon release a national peace policy. Permanent Secretary (PS) Lottie Vaisekavea confirmed this during the opening of the two-days Peace-building and Security Dialogue at King Solomon Hotel on Tuesday. The key objectives of the workshop are: Identifying key conflicts and security issues…
The Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA) was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday night. The launching took place at Heritage Park Hotel, marking a major step in supporting young lawyers in the country. The event was attended by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and Lady Palmer, along with other key legal professionals. In…
THE Sasafa Community Crime Prevention Team in North Malaita has received support in the form of uniforms and equipment from China Police Liason Team, through the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) earlier this month. The Sasafa Crime Prevention Team, active in promoting law and order in Malaita, was established in 2020 under the leadership…
Twenty senior (20) officials from 11 Solomon Islands Government organisations have visited Brisbane for the mini-Master of Business Administration (MBA) training at the Australian Institute of Management. The program provided the opportunity to enhance their management and strategy skills as public sector leaders. Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said Australia…
A YOUNG man in his 20s tragically lost his life after drowning in the waters off Titiana village on Sunday afternoon. The deceased is from Nukunau village, which is situated at the far end of Titiana on the outskirts of Gizo, the Western Provincial Capital. The incident occurred between 3pm and 4pm when a group…
THE China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) will upgrade the Auki Road network in Malaita Province with asphalt concrete mix and not tar. Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua confirmed this in his 2025/2026 Budget Speech in the Malaita Provincial Assembly in Auki on Monday. He said asphalt concrete is more resistant to water infiltration and therefore…
PEOPLE living in Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) is one of the Malaita Province’s priorities to resettle them in Auki due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. Premier Elijah Asilaua confirmed this during his 2025/2026 budget speech in the Assembly Meeting in Auki on Monday. He said, a potential relocation plan is being discussed…
THE Deputy Premier of Western Province, Brian Lotikena has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to pursuing statehood and advocating for a federal government system. He made the reaffirmation in his contribution to the debate on the Sine Die Motion in the Western Provincial Assembly meeting held on Friday on Imagination Island, near Gizo. Lotikena emphasised the…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has launched a sweeping three-year development plan aimed at bolstering the region’s infrastructure, economy and social services, marking a significant step toward sustainable growth. At the Western Provincial Assembly meeting held on Imagination Island near Gizo last week, the Western Provincial Minister for Planning, Alesina Redfern, underscored the critical importance…
THE Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) stands firm in its commitment to advocating for the rights and welfare of workers across the nation. “Today, we address a critical issue that has long plagued industrial relations: the unfair burden placed on workers when employers and other stakeholders discuss the rising costs of doing business. …