A total of 41 Year Three nursing students from Vanuatu have been honoured by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Monday 22nd December. This was during a completion and recognition ceremony held at the SINU Kukum Campus Hall. The brief but colourful ceremony celebrated the 2023–2025 cohort of Vanuatu nursing students who have successfully…
Premier Kenneth Sagupari of Central Province (CP) warmly welcomed the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) delegation during a police cooperation visit to Central Islands Province recently. During a three-day visit to the province, CPLT, and RSIPF, they provided various police training sessions, conducted community visits, and delivered…
Up to 20% discount on flights to five destinations have been announced by Solomon Airlines on Friday 26 December as part of their Boxing Day sales. The five destinations are – BRISBANE, AUCKLAND, SANTO, HONIARA, MUNDA and runs for about two weeks. “Solomon Airlines has announced a Boxing Day Sale with savings up to 20%…
Introduction As the year draws to a close, I wish to share with all Solomon Islanders an overview of the state of our National University. I am proud to report that the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is stronger than ever – and this success is not due to me alone, but to the collective…
AFTER a year of geotechnical and other studies and intensive design work, the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has completed a concept design for the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities. It was presented to the project’s cross-government Technical Working Group (TWG) in Honiara early December. The concept design is detailed enough to be costed and…
The Solomon Islands recently successfully secured USD1.58 million (12.8m SBD) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Spain. The approval followed the submission and…
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency Cornelius Walegerea had officially presented the copy of his Letter of Credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Monday, 15 December 2025. His presentation signified him as the Solomon Islands Non -Resident Ambassador to the…
Fifteen apprentices have been presented with certificates of appreciation after completing six months of practical work with the Property and Infrastructure Department (PID) and Garage of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF). Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support (CS), Mr. Stanley Riolo, presented the certificate of appreciation to the apprentice at Rove Police Headquarters on…
A reconciliation following the attack of a China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was held this week. A CCECC worker was recently attacked at the Kolofe construction campsite in North Malaita. The worker sustained wounds to his head and hand. The suspect’s brother has formally apologised to the company and relevant authorities. The apology was…
The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has outlined major flagship project deliveries for 2025, focusing on fisheries, forestry and agriculture as key drivers of local economic growth. Speaking on Monday during the GKC Cup celebrations under the theme “One Constituency, One Future: Showcasing Culture, Talent and Development,” Member of Parliament for Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency, Hon. Jimson Tanaganda, said…