‘We need Freedom of Information Act:’ Wale
SOLOMON Islands still lacks a Freedom of Information Act. Speaking during the TRC Report debate in Parliament recently, Opposition leader…
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Plans to increase women candidates to contest for the next elections
Women and allies, including the 11 Outstanding Women of Solomon Islands, attended this week´s workshop; Photo credit: Daniel Gonzalez/UNDP As…
Solomon Islands National Hosting Authority launches Sol2023 Baton Relay
The Solomon Islands National Hosting Authority today launched the Sol2023 Baton Relay – commencing a thrilling 100-day journey. The relay…
World Bank: SI economy growing again at 2.5%
By Ofani Eremae After three difficult years, the Solomon Islands’ economy is growing again. That’s according to Dr Lodewijk Smets, a senior economist at…
SINU terminates third staff over fraud
by Ofani Eremae SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) this week terminated the contract of Frank Lui, one of the five senior staff it suspended…
Kenilorea: SI is a nation born in 1978
OPPOSITION MP Peter Kenilorea Jnr says the philosophical view that we are a country conceived but not yet born is…
An alternative to logging
The forest carbon project can provide an alternative to logging in a critical ecosystem at Marovo Lagoon. Community members from Lupa…
161 Towers Project kicked off in Solomon Islands.
The project to construct 161 towers in and around the country has begun with the Prime Minister taking part in…
Guadalcanal stages colourful Second Appointed Day
By Georgina Maka’a Guadalcanal Province staged a colourful 39th Second Appointed Day celebration at Mamara, west of Honiara, today. The event also concluded…
Solomon Islands Newspaper Promised to “Promote China” in Return for Funding
By Bernadette Carreon and Aubrey Belford (OCCRP). A major newspaper in the Solomon Islands received nearly US$140,000 in funding from…