A day’s training to equip parliamentary officials in Solomon Islands on effective media relations was held this week. The objective was to equip parliamentary officers with strategies for effective media relations, enabling them to communicate clearly and accurately with the media on the activities of parliament. The focused workshop would also help parliament officials sharpen…
Piggery farmers in Malaita Province are complaining of the high costs of pig’s feeds in Auki. This came after a 40-kilogram bag of mill-run feed costs $200, while a 20-kilogram bag of copra meal costs $100. Franklyn Tiko, a local piggery farmer at Gelabu village in West Kwara’ae constituency, said the high cost of pig…
THE West Kwara’ae Constituency Office has assisted students attending 16 secondary schools and Rural Training Centres (RTC) with part of their tuition last week. This initiative is part of the constituency’s commitment not only to support parents and students but also to invest in school development activities. A parent from Laugwata Community High School, Severino…
The iconic Gizo seafront in Western province is rapidly eroding as rising tides continue to eat away the shoreline, causing increasing concerns for local residents and businesses.Coastal erosion has become more visible in recent months, with king tides flooding parts of the waterfront and damaging structures along the shoreline.Gizo community members said the situation is…
The “Helpem Smolwan Skul Gud” project aims to enhance literacy among primary school children in Western Province, providing a foundation for future literacy initiatives. Through reading clubs, the distribution of quality educational materials, and active engagement with parents and the community to support children’s reading activities, the project is empowering schools in Gizo and surrounding…
In a proactive push to address the ongoing plastic waste crisis and its detrimental effects on drainage systems, Chairlady Namoi Kaluae of The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is urging all relevant stakeholders to enforce the existing plastic ban with greater diligence and urgency. As urban areas continue to face significant drainage…
President of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam acknowledges the cordial relationship with Solomon Islands and offers assurance to assist in areas of development. He expressed this when the country’s Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday 18th February 2025. During the audience, the President welcomed the Governor-General…
SOLOMON Islands is part of the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Singapore from February 18-21, 2025. Solomon Islands’ delegation is led by Manasseh Maelanga, Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID). The country’s participation represents a significant milestone for the Solomons, following its official accession to IALA as…
Australia and New Zealand through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have donated laptops for 121 schools across Solomon Islands. The recipient schools include Primary and Community High Schools in Makira/Ulawa Province, Malaita Province, Western Province, Guadalcanal Province, Temotu Province and Choiseul Province…
Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada has led a ministerial delegation for a brief a tour onboard the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant. Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton also welcome aboard Minister Tanangada, as well as Hon Choylin Douglas, Minister of Culture and Tourism; and…