Police in WP train on command capability

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province (WP) from Munda, Noro, Ringi, Parakasi and Gizo have recently undergone a two-day workshop on command capability. This operation command capability workshop conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) was first of its kind held in the WP for supervisors of different police station…

Researchers present findings to HCC

A group of enthusiastic local researchers from the Development Service Exchange (DSE) met with the Lord Mayor of the Honiara City Council (HCC) on Wednesday to present their report on their work around the Solomon Islands in 2023.  Regional Perspective is a project that collaborates with the University of Adelaide, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.  Researchers from these…

SI inclusive education manual unveiled 

The Solomon Islands Inclusive Education Manual was officially launched on Friday 18 October 2024 at a special ceremony held at the New Zealand High Commission in Honiara.  Inclusive education promotes learning environments that value and support student participation, learning, and success.  The Inclusive Education Manual will guide and assist the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development…

Airport perimeter fencing done

The perimeter fencing upgrade at Honiara International Airport was completed on September 27, 2024, marking a significant advancement in Solomon Islands’ efforts to enhance airport safety and security and to meet the international standards.  This upgrade is part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), funded by the World Bank and implemented…

Waimapuru graduands hailed for their academy performance

Director School Service of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Mrs. Jullian Feni Lilo, has congratulated the graduands of Waimapuru National Secondary School who have excelled in their academic performance this year. She congratulated the 299 graduands during the school’s graduation ceremony held on Thursday 17th October 2024 in Makira/Ulawa province. “Let…

PM in Indonesia for President inauguration 

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele is in Indonesia to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto and the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Indonesia has invited all Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders including PM Manele to the ceremony which…

WTO roadmap, action plan review workshop

National Trade Facilitation Stakeholders in Solomon Islands recently participated in a World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) Roadmap and Action Plan Review and Prioritization workshop in Honiara. The workshop concluded a weeklong visit by the World Bank Trade Facilitation Mission to Solomon Islands, aimed at reviewing progress and prioritizing actions under the National…