Professor Transform Aqorau has been reappointed as the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor for a second term. Professor Aqorau’s reappointment follows a rigorous, transparent, and comprehensive recruitment process conducted by a Council-sanctioned Selection Committee and formally approved by the University Council. Highlights of the process included: • Open advertisement calling for expressions of interest…
Oliveti struggles to access basic services in Choiseul province Nestled deep in the middle bush of Tepazaka Ward 6, Northwest Choiseul, Oliveti village remains one of the most isolated communities in Choiseul Province. Despite the passage of time and government programs across the province, Oliveti continues to be largely forgotten when it comes to basic…
THE Member of Parliament for East Are’are, Peter Kenilorea Jr has expressed concern over the government’s positioning of mining as the next major pillar for national economic development. Kenilorea said whilst the government embraces this policy direction, concerns about its long-term impact remains prevalent. In his contribution to the Motion of Sine Die in Parliament…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged Western Province’s comparatively stronger economic position but says persistent land and infrastructure challenges continue to limit its full development potential. Speaking during his recent address celebrating Western Day Celebration in Seghe Marovo on Monday 8th December, the Prime Minister said Western Province remains ahead of many other provinces…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Executive House has officially approved the allocation of the Kukum Market in East Honiara as the new trading space for all cloth vendors selling clothes in the Firehouse area. This decision was made during its meeting on Thursday 13 November 2025. This aims to ensure that small business operators have…
The Pacific Regional Infectious Diseases Association (PRIDA) has completed a successful overseas support visit to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara from October 5 to 17, 2025. This visit marks another milestone in PRIDA’s long-standing commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and fostering collaborative partnerships in the Pacific. The mission focused on providing mentorship and…
THE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has safely disposed of 6,121 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) nation-wide in 2024. Of this total, 3,200 UXOs were cleared in Western Province under Operation Render Safe. Officer-in-Charge of the EOD Unit, Ansa Puaraua, revealed the figures during his presentation at the National…
FOUR former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) officers have been acquitted of defrauding the government of $1,594,935.12 in payments to a shipping company that did not provide services. The ruling was delivered by Principal Magistrate Ishmael Kekou on 23 October 2025. The accused, former Finance Controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Health Procurement Officer Robert Manu and former…
FOUR former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) officers have been acquitted of defrauding the government of $1,594,935.12 in payments to a shipping company that did not provide services. The ruling was delivered Principal Magistrate Ishmael Kekou on 23 October 2025. The accused, former Finance Controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Health Procurement Officer Robert Manu and…
The Malango Women’s Fellowship celebrated its anniversary on Sunday October 26 at Mataruka local church, in Malango, central Guadalcanal. The event coincided with a farewell ceremony for the Santo Church of Christ, signifying the official closure of the Vanuatu Church of Christ Mission to Solomon Islands. The event featured a church service with actions songs, choir performances…