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Two emerging investigative newsrooms in the Pacific – In-depth Solomons and Inside PNG – have launched a new collaboration designed to strengthen cross-border investigative journalism in the region. As part of the partnership, two Inside PNG journalists are currently in Honiara on a two-week attachment with In-depth Solomons. The initiative…
The Leader of Opposition, Matthew. Wale has called on the Government to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of all Permanent Secretaries to ensure that ministries are delivering on their mandates. Wale made the statement in light of the recent removal of the former Chief of Staff and ongoing ministerial reshuffles,…
With his world-class Australian tertiary degree in law and a deep commitment to national development, Australia Awards alumnus George Junior Toaki is working to create a stronger and more accountable Solomon Islands. Toaki, a 2024 Australia Awards scholar from the Reef Islands in Temotu Province, recently completed a Master of…
Fredson Tanikoba, Civil Project Engineer and Australia Awards alumnus, is helping to improve the safety efficiency and resilience of infrastructure delivery in Solomon Islands. Fresh from the prestigious RISK 2025 Conference in Melbourne, Tanikoba returned equipped with new strategies to enhance risk identification and management in local projects. His participation…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and Office of Research and Postgraduate studies (ORPS) has received a technology boost with the delivery of 10 laptops, one desktop computer, four projectors, one printer, audio visual equipment and other accessories through the Solomon Islands-Australia Education Partnership…
by Georgina Maka’a Five Years of Hope, Now Disappointment Five years ago, a wave of optimism swept through Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands. People gathered at street corners, market areas, and in villages, buzzing with anticipation about a transformative program backed by one of the world’s superpowers. The Strengthening Competitiveness,…
A Government minister who travelled overseas and signed a controversial deal without Cabinet approval has been reshuffled, but not disciplined. Commerce minister Lency Vokia recently went to Vietnam with two political appointees within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and signed an agreement with a company that called…
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale is questioning the ongoing silence and inaction of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) over BSP Bank’s recent imposition of new banking fees. Wale said that CBSI must explain what concrete steps it is taking to protect ordinary Solomon Islanders. “It has been…
Minister for Women Cathy Nori says she’s impressed by the facilities for women and families at the new market in Buala – currently under construction – and that the market was a transformational project that would benefit the people. Nori, who is also MP for Maringe-Kokota, where the market is, joined…
Canberra, Australia (AAP) –Â Australia needs the moral leadership of the Pacific as it pushes a bid to co-host one of its biggest events since the Sydney Olympics. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is set to visit the region for talks with leaders in Tuvalu, Palau, Samoa and the Republic of…
