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By Ednal Palmer The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has produced its first PhD graduate in environmental science. Speaking at today’s 2024 graduation ceremony, SINU Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau said it is a historic moment for the institution. “Today is also historic as we proudly confer our very first…
By Ednal Palmer Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Mathew Wale has urged the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) to strategically consider averting inflation and the high cost of living plaguing the country. During his debate on the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024 this week, Wale said ordinary citizens are really struggling…
Through the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership, Australia has announced support to Cab’It, an emerging delivery service in the Solomon Islands, to expand and streamline its operations. Cab’It, a youth-led transport business, has harnessed the country’s growing digital economy by taking online orders and delivering goods from suppliers to customers across…
The Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry national Roadmap has been launched today. Launching the Roadmap Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele highlighted, that the roadmap is a new national policy driven under the Government for National Unity and Transformation 100 days program. “This presents a unique opportunity to expand our labour…
By Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has announced on arrival from China this afternoon, one of the notable infrastructural undertakings secured to be the extension of the Honiara International airport. Manele said this project was requested by the Solomon Islands government and China is considering it. “China announced it…
A new cohort of Solomon Islanders have embarked on an internship program supported by the Australian Government to develop job skills and gain work experience through placements with local businesses and organisations. A total of 15 interns were welcomed into the program during a ceremony in Honiara on Thursday 18…
By Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says “demonizing China” is not his concern. When responding to questions from the media on arrival this afternoon if he is concern that some people are demonizing China, Manele said Solomon Islands treats all its partners “equally”. “I am not concern that others…
Majuro, Marshall Islands – The Solomon Islands is facing a crisis of gender-based violence, ranking among the highest in the Pacific region for violence against women, Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cedrik Alependava says. The issue, he said, exacerbated by the rise of cybercrime, has led…
By Richard Curtain and Stephen Howes The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has been transformed over the last five years. In June 2019, there were 5,886 PALM visa holders in Australia. Five years later, in May 2024, there were 32,513, an increase of 450%. There are several factors behind…
By Ednal Palmer A large number of candidates contesting this year’s Joint Elections could face hefty fines after Monday next week. This is for failing to submit campaign expense reports in compliance with the Electoral Act and Provincial Assemblies and Honiara City Council Electoral regulations 2024. From recent updates, less…
