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by Georgina Maka’a A High Court judge has rejected a judicial review lawsuit brought against the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) by two former senior staff members who were terminated in 2023 over allegations of gross misconduct. In a recent ruling, Justice Gina Nott declined to hear the claim filed…
by Andrew Brown of AAP in Canberra Australia will provide maritime drones to Fiji’s military in a bid to bolster security in the Pacific. The Australian-made Bluebottle vessels will be gifted as part of a military partnership between the two countries. The Bluebottle drones can provide reconnaissance and surveillance and…
Construction of the new Ahanga Wharf in Rennell and Bellona Province is moving ahead, with piling operations, structural preparations, and quality assurance testing underway on-site. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP), the initiative will deliver a…
Six Solomon Islands Chevening Scholars have returned home after completing master’s degrees at leading UK universities. The scholars bring back a wealth of expertise in tropical medicine, environmental law, international human rights, commerce and telecommunications having completed a one-year master’s degree sponsored by the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme.…
Solomon Islands has lost another sitting Member of Parliament following the death of South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepare MP David Gina this morning. Gina, 65, died at the National Referral Hospital, where he was admitted yesterday after suffering a stroke, according to doctors. His death comes five days after…
Australia has handed over 19 community infrastructure projects in Gizo and Noro under phase two of the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II). The projects include solar LED lights, footpaths, a Jacob’s Ladder, lower landing deck and upgrades to Noro market facilities. These practical projects are improving…
Dick Stanley Pirione was sworn in as Solomon Islands’ new Ombudsman at Government House this morning, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Ombudsman Fred Fakarii earlier this year. Pirione took his Oaths of Office and Allegiance before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu during a ceremony at Government…
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson  of AAP in Brisbane The Pacific Ocean could feel the effects of global warming for centuries after the world reaches net-zero emissions, a study has found, due to its “long memory”. University of Melbourne researchers published the findings late on Tuesday in a peer-reviewed paper that also…
by Georgina Maka’a The Government says a police complaint has been lodged over allegations by Moffat Konofilia that Prime Minister Matthew Wale and his Special Secretary, Celsus Talifilu, were involved in instigating, planning and financing the November 2021 Honiara riots. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said the Government…
by Ben McKay of AAP in Hobart, Tasmania Australia’s recently agreed treaty with Vanuatu will step up policing partnerships but not stop foreign military from setting up shop as domestic law already forbids it. The Nakamal Agreement, signed by leaders Anthony Albanese and Jotham Napat in Port Vila in June,…
