IN a move to improve equitable school access and enhance the quality of education in Solomon Islands, a signing ceremony was held on Wednesday. The deal dubbed ‘Direct Funding Agreement’ (AFD) was signed by Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Tozen Leokana and the Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton in Honiara on Wednesday.…
DOMAVOLA Company Limited, a logging company, has decided not to proceed with operations in the rainforest on Vangunu, Marovo, Western Province. Despite receiving a Development Consent from the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) in 2022, the company opted out due to strong opposition from…
The Soroboilo tribe, a landowning group of the Gold Ridge Mine, brought much-needed relief to its members by releasing payments to support school fees. This initiative, driven by the tribe’s commitment to education, has been warmly welcomed by families facing financial strain. Last Friday, the tribe disbursed a total of $200,000.00 to 18 family groups,…
The Heads of Units within the National Statistics Office, NSO, had a short meeting with the Finance and Treasury Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday 17th January 2025 at the finance headquarter. The meeting with the Finance Minister came as the NSO office concluded their week to lead the devotion at the headquarter. Every week each…
Munda police are investigating the death incident of a 62-year-old Taiwanese man who was found unconscious in a fishing carrier boat recently. The incident happened on 21 December 2024 in the Solomon Sea, and the ship went offshore at Noro port and reported the matter to authorities. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Wilken Miriki said…
In February 2025 Australia Awards Solomon Islands is offering professional training for Australia Awards alumni on understanding disability. Applications for this training opportunity are now open. This training will provide a foundational understanding of disability, its various forms, its implications for individuals and society, and its impact on programming. The training sessions will cover key…
Today, Friday, 17th January Australia and Solomon Islands announce a new step in our bilateral relationship. Australia will provide a package of support to grow the size and capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in response to a request by Solomon Islands. Our announcement follows discussions initiated between Prime Ministers in June…
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to Solomon Islands on Saturday. In Honiara, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and other Ministers. This visit comes after Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Manele announced in December Australia’s support to grow the size and capability…
Minister of Education, Hon, Tozen Leokana, on Monday, January 13th, 2025 endorsed the release of the 2025 Solomon Islands Government scholarships recipients list. This was after the Scholarship Selection Committee Chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Franco Rodie had completed the selection process, which was based on the assessment of candidates’ applications received and assessed…
Maluu, North Malaita – David Kona, the owner and operator of a local meat processing and packaging business in Malu’u, Malaita shared insights into his inspiring journey despite feeling unwell and unable to speak directly. “My motivation for starting this business stems from my desire to support the community and promote locally sourced food products,”…