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The Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) has endorsed five new national qualifications designed to strengthen the Solomon Islands’ workforce in the hospitality and tourism industry and correctional services. The endorsement of these qualifications is a significant step in equipping Solomon Islanders with the skills needed to thrive…
by Ronald Toito’ona, Ofani Eremae, and Ednal Palmer Powerful Chinese-born naturalized citizen Yang Jian Qing is now the new owner of the 15.8 hectares of government land, once the site of Dodo Creek Agriculture Research Centre, east of Honiara. And In-depth Solomons can reveal that Jian Qing, owner of JQY Group…
Brisbane (AAP) – A coordination and training centre for Pacific Island police has been opened as Australia seeks to counter China’s growing security influence in the region. The Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane will act as a central base for deployments of Pacific police when countries request help for major events…
Canberra (AAP) – A small autonomous region that hopes to become the world’s newest country is calling for energy investment as it moves to boost revenue and prop up its economy. Bougainville overwhelmingly voted for independence from Papua New Guinea but negotiations on the transition remain ongoing years after the referendum,…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands rising football star, Rovu Boyers has registered his name in the country’s football history with a stunning performance, scoring his first international goals in the 4-1 triumph over Vanuatu in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024, Monday. The young midfilder’s brace in both halves powered…
by Ronald Toito’ona The Solomon Islands national squad, the defending champions, sent a strong message to their rivals in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024 with a decisive 4-1 triumph over Vanuatu at Lawson Tama Stadium yesterday. This win served as redemption after their narrow 1-0 defeat to Vanuatu in…
by Ronald Toito’ona The opening match of the 2024 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Cup in Honiara yesterday at the Lawson Tama Stadium saw the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Kapuls claim a narrow 1-0 victory over the Solomon Islands Development team. A decisive penalty by PNG captain Alwin Komolong in the…
Carpentry students lead the way for persons with disabilities “We can hold a hammer. We have skills. We want to work to support our family and community.” These are the powerful words of final-year carpentry student Robert Haga. Like many young Solomon Islanders, he has a strong desire to build…
Right business choices and commitment can result in fulfilled dreams. Florence Sedi testifies to this when she built two permanent homes in her village from watermelon small-scale farming. In Kakara village, West Kwarae Malaita Province, Florence Sedi started her dream in 1998. She commenced her small watermelon farm and started…
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…
