Bank customers, businesses and users across the country are being encouraged to use the EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) machine to avoid unnecessary bank fee deductions when making payments or withdrawals. According to Hon. Ricky Nelson Houenipwela, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), many…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has expressed its firm stand with Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) calling for immediate dialogue to avert a strike and call extra ordinary meeting. SICTU President Tony Kagovai on Friday announced SICTU strong support for the 28-day strike notice issued by the teachers association to the National Government, specifically the Ministry of Education and…
Honiara – Huge recognition and reward for its ongoing efforts to promote the Solomon Islands on the Australian travel scene, Tourism Solomons has been nominated for a prestigious Australian National Travel Industry Award (NTIA). The tourist board has been nominated in the ‘Most Popular National Tourism Office’ category, one of the biggest award categories to be…
In an hour of celebration and pride, two Solomon Islanders have graduated from Newcastle University, NSW, Australia marking a major academic milestone and the beginning of an exciting new chapter. This year the University celebrates its 60th anniversary with its largest ever graduation of 3,7000 students. It also celebrated with its 200,000th graduate. Two Master…
Over 3000 diarrhoeal cases have been reported in Honiara and provinces since the outbreak. Because of this the public have been urged to continue good hygiene practices as response interventions expand nationally. Since the start of the outbreak over 3,000 cases have now been recorded. Although most cases are concentrated in Honiara and Guadalcanal, recent clusters have…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has described the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change as a milestone in international law and congratulated the young Solomon Islanders who played a leading role in the historic campaign. In a statement issued Thursday morning, Hon. Wale said the ICJ’s decision represents a critical breakthrough…
A new book about Isabel Island was recently published by the British Museum. Called ‘Santa Isabel: A Pictorial History from Solomon Islands,’ it features many pictures which help tell the story of the Isabel Island and provides fascinating new insights into the history of a Pacific island. The book was written by Ben Burt and Geoffrey…
Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), recently attended the 4th Singapore-Pacific Islands Transport Ministers Forum 2025 for three days, from 13th to 15th July, at Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The theme for the forum was “Navigational Global Transport in a Changing World: Opportunities and Partnerships.” It gathered transport ministers and…
The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, currently in Niue on official duty, wishes to clarify recent misleading claims made by representatives of SI Group and its affiliates regarding an alleged shrimp farming investment project in Solomon Islands. Minister Tovosia confirmed that while he has met with representatives of SI Group, the…
It’s an emotional story of a journey that fills with determination, resilience, healing and vision by the founder and owner of Sape Farm – Dr. Paul Bosowai Popora. The Sape Pack-house stands not just as a facility but as a legacy, shaped by hardship, healing, and an extraordinary life journey. At the heart of this…