Australia Awards alumnus Fox Mark is helping to shape the next generation of teachers in Solomon Islands by applying skills, gained through the Australia Awards Solomon Islands short course. Since completing the Transformational Leadership short course, Mr. Mark has introduced student-centred teaching approaches at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), focusing on empathy, flexibility, and…
Jiangsu Province from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated two brand new Hilux to the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) on Friday. The gift marked a significant milestone under the Jiangsu-Malaita relations. The handing over ceremony of the vehicles was attended by the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua, and other provincial leaders.…
Pelican Shipping Ltd has announced that both of its vessels, Pelican 1 and Pelican 2 are temporarily out of service because of the need to undergo scheduled maintenance. In a notice issued to the traveling public and intending passengers, the company said, the move is part of its ongoing commitment to ensure vessels remain safe,…
Government hs been urged to seriously address the cash flow problem in the country. Speaking during the motion of special adjournment moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament on Thursday Opposition Leader Matthew Wale questioned why the country is always facing a cash flow problem. Hon Wale said the national government must seriously address this…
A delegation from Jiangsu Fenghai New Energy Seawater Desalination Development Co., Ltd from China is in Gizo, Western Province, for a three-day technical visit to assess the feasibility of a seawater desalination pilot project. The visit, hosted by the Gizo Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) and the Western Provincial Government (WPG), includes site assessments and community consultations…
The Minister for Infrastructure & Development (MID) Ricky Fuo’o has been acknowledged by the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale following the successful passage of the National Building Standards Bill 2025. Hon Wale particularly praised Minister Fuo’o for his hard work and for acknowledging the recommendations on the Bill from the Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC)…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is hosting its third Flea Market at the Kukum campus field. The event commenced on Thursday and will end on Friday starting from 10am to 6pm each day. The aim is to provide local entrepreneurs within the SINU community the opportunity to showcase and sell their products. This initiative…
The Solomon Islands Government has secured USD 55.9 million in additional financing from development partners since June to advance the Tina River Hydropower Development Project on Central Guadalcanal. The funding package includes: Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Derrick Manu’ari, told Parliament that negotiations are continuing with the Global Climate Fund (GCF) and Economic…
In a significant milestone for educational cooperation between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Solomon Islands, 24 students were awarded the prestigious Chinese Ambassador Scholarship on Thursday at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands campus. This marks the first time the scholarship has been presented locally. The official handover ceremony, held…
The Kukum Area Health Centre in Honiara will reopen for health and medical services as of next Monday 18th August 2025 after being closed for two years for renovation work valued at SBD22million. This was announced on Thursday at the its handover ceremony from the Australian High Commission to Solomon Islands to the Government of…