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The inaugural Australia Awards Alumni Women’s Leadership Award winner has been announced as Lorah Kwanairara, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The new award celebrates women who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and dedication, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others. It honours those who inspire positive change in their…
by Ofani Eremae The removal of former Malaita premier Daniel Suidani from his provincial seat in February 2023 was unlawful, a High Court judge ruled today. And Justice Maelyn Bird said Rollen Seleso, then minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, acted beyond his powers when he disqualified Suidani as…
By Gina Maka’a Chairlady of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SICCI) Naomi Kaluae has called for urgent legislative reforms to reduce electricity costs for businesses. During the SICCI-Prime Minister’s breakfast yesterday, Kaluae emphasized the crucial need for legislative reform, highlighting how these changes are essential for progress…
by Georgina Maka’a Approximately $84 million spent on road repair works since 2022 Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele urges the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and his engineering team to treat the current road conditions in Honiara City as an emergency. Manele emphasized the necessity for proper monitoring…
Hunanawa Community High School (CHS) on Small Malaita received a new classroom building on Thursday, 6 March 2025. This new facility provides a safe and conducive learning environment for the remote school in Ward 20, a coastal community along the Maramasike passage in East Are Are. The classroom building was…
Celebrating Grace Sipolo’s Trailblazing Journey at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development In observance of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) honours the extraordinary journey of its longest-serving female employee, Grace Julia Sipolo, a trailblazer whose dedication and resilience have paved the way for women in the traditionally…
The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Bosawai, has visited the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca, who is in Solomon Islands on an official visit. The official party toured the construction works, which…
by Ronald Toito’ona Malaita Province has become one of the main recipients of China’s development help in Solomon Islands, with education being a major area of support. Chinese ambassador Cai Weiming highlighted this at the launch of the China-funded Auki Road Project in Malaita on March 5. “Out of the…
Rising female forward, Joy Toby put on a masterclass as the Solomon Islands crushed American Samoa 7-0 in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, keeping their qualification hopes alive. After a tough 1-0 loss to hosts Tonga in their opening match, Solomon Islands needed a response—and Toby delivered in spectacular fashion. …
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands and Pacific youth advocate, Maverick Peter Seda took to the global stage at the Third Meeting of States Parties (3MSP) on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), urging immediate action on nuclear disarmament. The event brought together countries that are party to…
