Malaita’s big day commemorated in Honiara

Malaitans based in Honiara gathered at DC Park, Malango Ward on Friday to commemorate the 42nd Appointed Day Anniversary. The three-day event commenced on Thursday and concluded on Saturday based on the theme; “Guided by Faith, Rooted in Culture, United for Change,” featured traditional dances, food displays, and cultural exhibitions. The highlight of the event…

Australia Awards recipient transforms education in SI

Australia Awards alumnus Fox Mark is helping to shape the next generation of teachers in Solomon Islands by applying skills, gained through the Australia Awards Solomon Islands short course. Since completing the Transformational Leadership short course, Mr. Mark has introduced student-centred teaching approaches at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), focusing on empathy, flexibility, and…

China gifts Malaita with vehicles

Jiangsu Province from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated two brand new Hilux to the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) on Friday. The gift marked a significant milestone under the Jiangsu-Malaita relations. The handing over ceremony of the vehicles was attended by the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua, and other provincial leaders.…

Govt told to deal with cash flow issue

Government hs been urged to seriously address the cash flow problem in the country. Speaking during the motion of special adjournment moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament on Thursday Opposition Leader Matthew Wale questioned why the country is always facing a cash flow problem. Hon Wale said the national government must seriously address this…

China offers 24 scholarships to SI USP students

In a significant milestone for educational cooperation between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Solomon Islands, 24 students were awarded the prestigious Chinese Ambassador Scholarship on Thursday at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands campus. This marks the first time the scholarship has been presented locally. The official handover ceremony, held…

MHMS, WHO support emergency response training

To strengthen the provincial response to health emergencies, and address key gaps on emergency health management and emergency workforce development identified in the 2024 Joint External Evaluation (JEE), the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a foundational two-and-a-half-day emergency response training program in Munda, Western Province. “This…

Solo Enviro Beautification successfully held AGM

The Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) successfully held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday 11th August with a number of issues being discussed. Keithie Saunders Chairperson Solo Enviro Beautification said, the discussion focused on a number of community projects that have been achieved or others that are underway and coming up. “SEB is a non for-profit NGO whose mission statement is to…

UAE envoy meets PM Manele

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday met with Dr. Fahad Al Taffaq, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Australia. Its part of strengthening bilateral relations and explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between Solomon Islands and the UAE. At the brief meeting Prime Minister Manele provided an update on the Bina Harbour project, emphasizing its significance as a transformational…