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Minister of Education, Hon, Tozen Leokana, on Monday, January 13th, 2025 endorsed therelease of the 2025 Solomon Islands Government scholarships recipients list. This was after the Scholarship Selection Committee Chaired by the Permanent Secretary, DrFranco Rodie had completed the selection process, which was based on the assessment ofcandidates’ applications received…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands Finance Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has presented the 2025 Budget to Parliament mid-week, detailing a comprehensive roadmap for economic recovery, resilience, and transformation. With the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments: A Pathway Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Economy”, Sogavare emphasized targeted investments to stabilize and…
by Georgina Maka’a After weeks of speculation, it’s now confirmed that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will face a no-confidence vote in the current sitting of parliament. Notice of the motion, which will be moved by Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo, has been filed in parliament this afternoon. “Lilo is…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands former Prime Minister, and current Minister for Finance & Treasury (MoFT), Manasseh Sogavare has strongly defended his government’s administration of the tax and duty exemption regime amidst ongoing public and political scrutiny. Sogavare delivered a comprehensive statement addressing the management of tax and duty exemptions…
The Malu’u Market redevelopment project in north Malaita is set to go ahead in the New Year, with local company Alrico Constructions awarded the Early Works contract. The new market will be a major boost to the North Malaita economy, with space for 100-150 vendors and storage, separate toilets and…
In the serene village of Uhu, in West Are’are, Malaita Province, Anna Koreia has unlocked a transformative path through beekeeping. Since she began in 2016, Anna’s journey has been a testament to determination, resilience, and hope. Despite a myriad of challenges, she has worked tirelessly to support her family and…
Fiji’s former prime minister and police chief publicly associated with Zhao Fugang, a China-born businessman and Communist Party representative, even after police warned them that Zhao was suspected of ties to organized crime. Zhao has not been charged with any crime. Key Findings Fiji’s former prime minister and police chief…
by Ofani Eremae As logging continues to wreak havoc across Guadalcanal Province, one tribal group is racing against time to save one of the province’s last, remaining virgin forests. At the forefront of the race is Cyril Kulisuia, leader of the recently registered Bubutasi-Penguniu Tribal Land Association in Birao Ward,…
by Ronald Toito’ona Dubbed the ‘Economic Bridge’, this new Tinahulu facility at Gold Ridge, Central Guadalcanal, was officially opened by senior government ministers, directors of the Gold Ridge Mining Limited, and local land owners, Tuesday this week. With its construction completed, the bridge now provides much-needed connectivity to remote communities…
by Ofani Eremae China and Solomon Islands today agreed to permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s citizens. This follows the signing of an agreement on mutual visa exemption by China’s ambassador to Solomon Islands Cai Weiming and Foreign Affairs minister Peter Shanel Agovaka in Honiara this morning. “Today marks…
