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The Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale has called for the withdrawal of the Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent Assembly Sitting) Bill 2024, citing both significant flaws and inadequate preparatory work. The Bill proposes extending the Constituent Assembly’s deadline from 31st December 2024 to 31st December 2026, despite earlier Government assurances that…
BenarNews – Witnesses have appealed for help, describing chaotic scenes, widespread damage and people trapped in the rubble. A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, U.S. geologists said, severely damaging a number of buildings in the capital, crushing cars and briefly triggering a tsunami…
Solomon Islands and Airservices Australia have renewed their long-standing agreement for the safe management of Solomon Islands upper airspace. The five-year agreement is a continuation of more than 20 years of partnership in the management of high-altitude aircraft travelling across Solomon Islands skies, a critical area for international aviation. Through…
Australian security capabilities were on display during a high-level visit from Jimson Tanangada, Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, to Australia. Tanangada was joined by Stephen Kumi, Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende, Morris Toiraena, Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner…
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,…
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…
