THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) will conduct a secret ballot voting for its employees both in Honiara and Noro in Western Province, to determine their membership in the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI). This follows a ruling by the Trade Dispute Panel (TDP) on Wednesday. WUSI Secretary Adrian Tuhanuku stated that the TDP…
It has been a learning experience for three National Members of Parliament from Solomon Islands who toured Westminster and Tynwald (Isle of Man) Parliaments in the UK last month. The MPs included Member of Parliament for Maringe Kokota Constituency Hon. Cathy Launa Nori; Member of Parliament for Ngella Constituency Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas and Member…
The Solomon Islands Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) is partnering with the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) to deliver a training program to up-skill the next generation of PSO lawyers. PSO lawyers play an important part in the law and justice system, helping the general public to understand their legal rights and responsibilities, navigate the legal system,…
On Thursday 13 February, Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton hosted the Acting Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia and other dignitaries at the ‘G’day 2025!’ function to usher in another year of strong partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands. While Australia works in every province and across nearly all sectors, High Commissioner…
SIX community representatives have been appointed to help guide the construction of the new Seghe Market, ensuring strong community participation as construction prepares to commence. The appointments were made last week during a pre-works community consultation with 18 government, church and community representatives, with Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program. Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton thanked…
AUSTRALIA’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has funded the clinic renovation for the Betikama Adventist College (BAC). This funding assistance has been highlighted by the BAC School Principal Beven Tutuo during the formal handover of BAC Public Restroom facility at the BAC yesterday. This funding grant was for the construction of the public…
The World Bank Technical Mission team has successfully wrapped up its two-day mission to Honiara. The team was led by the World Bank Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population, Dr Juan Pablo Uribe, including Health, Nutrition and Population Practice Manager Dr Ronald Upenyu Mutasa, Health Specialist Wayne Irava, and Health Finance Analyst Michael Mike.…
A recent productive meeting between the Isabel Provincial Government (IPG) and the Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID) Manasseh Maelanga concluded with a renewed commitment to collaborative infrastructure development for the province. The visiting delegation was led by the Premier of the Isabel Provincial Government, Lawrence Hayward, accompanied by his Minister of Works Gregory Koutini and…
Tenagahu Community in Northeast Guadalcanal recently benefit from a two-day cocoa training. It was successfully organized and conducted by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) through its Soul Cocoa Plus Livelihood Project (SCPL). ADRA Australia, through SCPL, funded the training. The training took place at Tenagahu Community from Wednesday, February 5, to Thursday, February…
A charity fund dedicated to supporting disadvantaged members of the Gold Ridge communities in Central Guadalcanal has been officially established. Dubbed as a historic and heartfelt gesture, Mr. Mingqing Gao, Acting CEO of Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) and Chairman of the GRML Board officially established the scheme. Mr. Gao, who is also a key…