President of Singapore acknowledges relations with SI

President of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam acknowledges the cordial relationship with Solomon Islands and offers assurance to assist in areas of development. He expressed this when the country’s Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday 18th February 2025. During the audience, the President welcomed the Governor-General…

Aust, NZ donate 121 laptops for schools nationwide

Australia and New Zealand through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have donated laptops for 121 schools across Solomon Islands. The recipient schools include Primary and Community High Schools in Makira/Ulawa Province, Malaita Province, Western Province, Guadalcanal Province, Temotu Province and Choiseul Province…

Ministers tour Australian Defence boat

Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada has led a ministerial delegation for a brief a tour onboard the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant.  Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton also welcome aboard Minister Tanangada, as well as Hon Choylin Douglas, Minister of Culture and Tourism; and…

$2.5 BILLION PROJECTS

THE project involving the Bina Harbour Tuna Plant and the road project from Dala to Atori in Malaita Province will cost around $2.5 billion. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele revealed the estimated costs upon his and his delegation’s arrival on Sunday from his first overseas trip to Dubai this year to attend the World Government…

ADB responds to claims

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has responded to claims made by the Leader of the Opposition, Matthew Wale, who expressed strong objections to the manner in which ADB and the government are managing the upgrade of the old Honiara international wharf in Honiara. In a statement last week, Wale said, originally agreed at SBD 240…

Aust supports SI with maritime training for border agencies  

The Solomon Islands Customs and Excise, Immigration, and Biosecurity Divisions have participated in a Maritime Border Fundamentals training under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. This is to modernise border processes through a program supporting reform agendas of law enforcement agencies. The training program, delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF), is crucial to the disruption of…

PG AUDIT PROBE NIGH?

AN INVESTIGATION into the 2023 Pacific Games (PG) is set to commence soon following the completion of the audit into the spendings for the hosting of the games and its presentation in Parliament.  The Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) and the police are expected to lead the investigation. According to Auditor General David…