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…

Education minister congratulates education leaders

A TOTAL of 25 education leaders have successfully completed a ‘Change Leadership’ training thanks to the University of Newcastle in Australia. The training was conducted late last year. Thus, the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana has congratulated them for successfully accomplishing their training. This was during the Australian Leadership award…

NRH operating theatre undergoing upgrade 

The National Referral Hospital management has advised the public that the main operating theatre (OT) will undergo an upgrade for a tentative duration of 10 months. The alternative arrangements for the operating theatre (OT) is the former birthing unit (Green Ward) situated between the fracture clinic and the CT scan building.  This alternative site “Went…

HCC conducts training for local building contractors

THE Honiara City Council (HCC) Physical Planning Division successfully conducted a three-day training programme on Reinforced Concrete and Reinforcement Work for local building contractors.  The training, held at the Multi-Purpose Hall from Tuesday 11 February to Thursday13 February, was aimed at enhancing technical knowledge and skills in concrete construction. Facilitated by industry experts, the programme…

Gov’t commits to developing an education policy on AI learning

The government is committed to developing Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven education policy that aligns with our goals and global practices. Minister of Education, Hon. Tozen Leokana highlighted this during the International Education Day on Thursday 13th February 2025 at King George Six National Secondary school. He said the AI education framework should focus on National AI…