Vanuatu nursing students acknowledged

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 Sagupari welcomes CPLT, RSIPF to CP

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…

The State of Our University

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…

$13M SECURED FOR BIOGAS PROJECT

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…

Apprentices end 6 months practical with RSIPF

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…

Attacker apologises to CCECC

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…

GKC OUTLINES FLAGSHIP PROJECT DELIVERIES FOR 2025

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…