STUDENTS attending Solomon Islands National University (SINU) under Distance Flexibility (DFL) in Gizo, Western Province will soon be able to access classes online. This is made possible by SINU DFL in partnership with its Information Communication Technology (ICT) department. The SINU DFL centre is in Western Province is located at the Gizo Community High School.…
THE Commissioner of Lands (COL), Allan McNeil is the third senior officials who made written representation to Sydney lawyers on the Government’s proposed Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA), it was revealed. Sunday Star has obtained a copy of a letter by Sydney Barrister Geoffrey McDonald, who said Mr. McNeil wrote to him on the matter…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) says unless key implementation requirements are met and submitted by constituencies before, the constituency Development Fund (CDF) will be released to them. Director of Rural Development Division (RDD) Milfred Delemani made the clarification to make sure our good people are informed and understand the processes with regards to facilitation…
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands support to the Commonwealth’s priorities and initiatives to addressing global challenges faced by Small Island States (SIS) across the Commonwealth. Honorable Manele made his remarks during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday 24 June.…
TWO male juveniles accused of being part of a group of people gathering at Kukum Junction, Honiara during the peak of last November’s riot will return to court on June 30. The boys, aged 14 and 12, are facing one count of unlawful assembly. Their matter is awaiting their lawyer to get instructions from them…
Indian envoy completes visit with signing of visa exemption agreement SOLOMON Islanders traveling to India will no longer require a Visa, after the signing of an agreement on Exemption from Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports between India and Solomon Islands. This will be the same for Indians traveling into Solomon Islands.…
THE Peoples Republic of China (PRC) has assured the government and the people of Solomon Islands of its firm stand to support the country. Speaking during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of China-Aid SINU Dormitory Buildings Project on Wednesday, the China Ambassador LI Ming said they’re prepared to share their knowledge and experience with Solomon Islands friends.…
THE newly appointed Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr. Samson Viulu has unveiled a range of legislative reforms he plans to achieve with the support of his administration and Minister over the course of his tenure in office. PS Dr. Viulu revealed these priority reforms in a meeting organised by MRD’s…
THE DCGA government wants the Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani and the Opposition leader, Mathew Wale arrested to silence them from talking sense as leaders. Wale revealed this to the audience at the Auki Central Market Tuesday this week, adding that the DCGA government is focusing more on further dividing the country. The outspoken Opposition…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says the involvement of the PRC and AFP in conducting training for RSIPF is not a competition as speculated by the members of the public. Last week, one of the local prominent figure said the involvement of the PRC and AFP in the training of the RSIPF will…