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The pouring rain that batter Makira-Ulawa early this week failed to stop the province from celebrating its 41st Second Appointed Day at provincial capital Kirakira. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele led a government delegation to join the celebrations, the Government Communications Unit reported. Makira-Ulawa was the first province in the Solomon…
Solomons Minister for Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare has warned those importing goods into the country to stop unloading consignments at undeclared seaport wharves. In a statement, Sogavare said his order against the practice will become effective as of tomorrow 8 August 2024. “This order is directed to all business…
by Ofani Eremae No one is as proud as 86-year-old Cornelius Chris at today’s World War II 82nd anniversary event in Honiara. Despite his physical frailties, Chris marched steadily to the podium as his name was called out to receive a medal awarded to his late father for his role as a scout…
The Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is giving emerging women leaders in Solomon Islands confidence and relevant knowledge and skills required to enable them to effectively participate in the decision-making process at higher organizational levels. “This program has enhanced our knowledge and skills to effectively participate in our various…
by Lamantha Lano A growing number of children are facing exploitations, abuse and severe labour in the Solomon Islands, according to a recently launched assessment report. The assessment report revealed serious Child Protection issues, including sexual exploitation and abuse to children as young as 11 years old. Launched last week…
By Ronald Toito’ona Recent flooding in Manila, Philippines, has severely impacted at least six Solomon Islands government-sponsored undergraduate students, leaving them grappling with the aftermath. On the night of July 24, intense rainfall from Typhoon Gaemi inundated the Philippine capital and surrounding areas, leading to the closure of schools and…
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered x-ray and substance identification training to Solomon Islands Customs, to help equip officers to screen and examine goods being imported and exported. Being able to effectively screen and examine goods is a primary role of Customs and is critical to ensuring the integrity of the…
By Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has issued a directive to all government ministries and agencies, and all their staff to comply and respect the Government’s position, that the People’s Republic of China remains the sole legal representative of China. In reaffirming his government’s commitment to the one-China policy, Manele said…
by Ednal Palmer A large number of candidates who contested the April 2024 Joint Elections in Solomon Islands are facing hefty penalties. 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. The 90-day legal period…
A Papua New Guinean has been appointed as the new Director General for theHoniara-based Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). He is Noan Pakop, who has a wealth of experience in fisheries management.. Pakop will replace current Director General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen, from Tonga, who has led the FFA Secretariat…
