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by Charley Piringi China and Australia will play a major policing and security role in the Solomon Islands leading up to and during next month’s Joint-Elections. Police commissioner Mostyn Mangau told local media today. He acknowledged and lauded the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and China Police Liaison Team (CLPT )…
by Georgina Maka’a Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has confirmed receiving an application from the care-taker government for $140 million in the form of bond to buy-back the ownership of Russel Islands Plantation Estates Ltd (RIPEL) and Levers Solomons Limited (LSL). The application, SINPF says, was also sent to…
To date, 6,721 Solomon Islanders have participated in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, working in a range of industries in Australia, including agriculture, meat processing and aged care. These workers make a positive contribution to the Australian communities they join, and their communities at home in Solomon Islands…
𝐵𝑦 Dr. Tarcisius Kabutaulaka As campaigns for the April 17 elections heat up, political parties, candidates and their supporters compete in pitching their policies and ideas to voters. Elections are fundamental to democracy. However this hyper-politicized process is often laced with emotions that could potentially undermine constructive debates that are…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara in support of the upcoming 2024 Joint Election. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Jasper Highwood Anisi, highlights the critical importance of collaboration…
Ten emerging leaders from various sectors within the Solomon Islands Government have participated in the prestigious Canberra Fellowships Program from March 3 to 10, 2024. Hailing from different ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Ministry…
The Australian government has provided critical ICT equipment to support the operations of the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission (SILRC) in fulfilling its mandate. The Equipment was officially delivered by the Australian High Commission Officials with eight new computers as part of the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership for Justice. Australia’s…
