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Jeremy Gwao, a distinguished multimedia journalist from Solomon Islands, was recently selected to join a cohort of Pacific content creators in the Australia-led Pacific Climate Media and Traditional Knowledge project in Vanuatu. This initiative, led by Australia through ABC International Development, aims to amplify climate storytelling and foster collaboration between…
Police say they have arrested a man from North Malaita who allegedly hit and killed a female university student with his vehicle at the Panatina campus bus stop in east Honiara, yesterday. The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) 21-year-old student from Isabel Province was crossing the road on her way…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) acknowledges the concerns raised by Dr. Derek Sikua, former Prime Minister and former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, regarding the establishment and conferral of its first PhD degree. Professor Aqorau said that “while we respect Dr. Sikua’s long-standing contributions to the education sector,…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands Government is aiming for a 50% increase in electricity grid connectivity for urban households and a 25% increase for rural households by 2030. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced the commitment during the official opening of a two-day Energy Summit in Honiara yesterday. He said…
By William Kadi (Columnist) The recent issuance of a license for Starlink to operate in Solomon Islands has generated considerable excitement and public interest. In this article, we will explore the type of license Starlink has been granted, how it will function within the local market, and the role of…
by Charley Piringi Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Peter Kenilorea Junior, has reminded the government about the importance of safeguarding customary land amidst ongoing land reforms and registration efforts. Speaking in Parliament this week, Kenilorea stated that improper land registration could undermine traditional customs, despite supporting boundary registration. “Customary…
The operating theatre at Solomon Islands’ National Referral Hospital (NRH) has been hit by drug and consumable shortages, forcing authorities to scale down on services there. “The Operating theatre will now only deal with emergency, cesarean births, and life-threatening cases until there is enough medication available,” a statement issued by…
AUSTRALIA’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOLOMONS INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE FORCE DEPARTS FOR HOME
by Ednal Palmer It is official, Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has grantedlicense to Starlink, to operate its services in the Solomon Islands. TCSI Interim Commissioner Calvin Ziru signed the license with Senior Director,Global Licensing & Market Activation of SpaceX, Ryan Goodnight, this afternoon inHoniara. Ziru said the decision…
