The Honiara City Council (HCC) Health Division has engaged ten Public Health students from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for a one-month attachment commencing late September 2025. This is part of practical training program in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The program provides students with hands-on experience in key areas of public health, including environmental health, food safety, sanitation,…
The Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament (MP) Manasseh Maelanga has distanced his group or the Opposition which alleged they are engaging former combatants in the proposed Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Maelanga appeals to individuals to refrain from making any reference to him or…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has voiced its deep concern over its declining financial autonomy and heavy dependence on conditional grants from the National Government, warning that the situation is undermining service delivery and local development. Speaking during the Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) session during the second day of the Assembly Meeting in Gizo, Committee Chair Hon.…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo faced a round of tough questions from Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during its second sitting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as key issues surrounding sports development and land redistribution took center stage. The Assembly, guided by Order Paper 30/25, focused on critical infrastructure and land management…
SOLOMON Islands has not granted any recognition to the State of Palestine, despite 150 of the United Nations’ 193 member states having done so. The State of Palestine currently holds the status of a Permanent Observer State at the UN. According to BBC reports, some countries—including the United States—do not recognise a Palestinian state, saying they will…
Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o says he’s delighted with the rapid roll-out of road upgrades led by local contractors under the Australian-supported National Transport Fund Road Improvement Project. Speaking during a site visit to ongoing roadworks in Honiara alongside Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton, Minister Fuo’o highlighted the progress made. “These high-quality works are delivering for…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands will continue to advocate for climate action despite comments by United States (US) President Donald Trump dismissing climate change as “the greatest con job in the world.” Trump made the remarks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, reiterating his skepticism toward global…
TAX-PAYERS through the West Kwaio Constituency Office has enabled Gwaidingale Community High School (CHS) to take ownership of a new three-ton pick up truck. Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency, Hon. Claudius Tei’ifi officially handed over the school truck on Tuesday at a brief ceremony in Honiara. In his brief remarks, MP Tei’ifi expressed his appreciation to the GNUT Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) for funding…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has reaffirmed his government’s determination to resolve Gizo’s long-standing water crisis, assuring the Western Provincial Assembly that concrete actions are being taken to secure a lasting solution. In his address to the Assembly on Monday, Premier Veo admitted that progress has been slower than anticipated due to bureaucratic delays,…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says he is prepared to face any upcoming motion of no confidence against his leadership. This follows reports that a group of Members of Parliament (MPs) are claiming the numbers to move a third motion against him when Parliament resumes on 15th October. According to reports, the proposed motion is centred on the sufferance…