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by Charley Piringi The Pacific Community (SPC) is partnering with aquaculture research centres in Asia to develop new, climate-resilient strains of Kappaphycus (seaweed) for farming in the Pacific. The initiative, in collaboration with the Network of Aquaculture Centres in the Asia-Pacific (NACA) based in Thailand and the Philippines, aims to…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is preparing to roll out new training in travel management and hotel and restaurant reservations. Under the Solomon Islands–Australia partnership, this initiative has been developed to respond to a shortage of skilled personnel in the country’s growing tourism industry. Solomon Airlines, a key stakeholder…
The Maringe-Kokota Constituency Development Committee (CDC) has successfully completed the screening process for the 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) applications and approved projects ahead of implementation. Held at Jejevo in Buala, Isabel Province, two weeks ago, the meeting brought together CDC members representing each ward within the constituency. This critical…
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, handed over 1,096 flash drives to Honiara and Guadalcanal Education Provider representatives. Held at the King George VI National…
International partners joined U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock and LtCol Jeremy Smith, the Indo-Pacific Deputy Director for the Defense P.O.W./M.I.A. Accounting Agency (DPAA), at a repatriation ceremony for servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Guadalcanal Campaign, at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara on September 8, 2025. Solomon…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands, in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), on Wednesday opened a three-day Parliament and Media Workshop aimed at strengthening collaboration and mutual understanding between Parliament and mainstream media practitioners. Held at the King Solomon Hotel, the workshop brings together reporters from leading…
Lagomarsino Baules, the son of a pro-China Palauan senator, was arrested in Fiji during a major anti-drug operation amid growing concerns over Chinese-linked criminal networks expanding influence in the Pacific. Reported byEmanuel Stoakes and Bernadette Carreon/OCCRP Among the 10 people arrested in Fiji last week in a major anti-drug operation…
The Board and Management of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), Solomon Islands Government (SIG), are pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Luke Forau as Governor of CBSI for a further term of six years, effective from 1st October…
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has announced a record financial performance for the year ending 30 June 2025, posting a net profit of $330.5 million, driven by strong returns from domestic subsidiaries, government securities, and international equities. During the announcement of the 2025 crediting rates at Heritage Park…
In a major step towards improving rural livelihoods and women’s economic participation, the West New Georgia/Vonavona Constituency (WNGVC) in Solomon Islands’ Western Province has launched a new sea transport initiative for women vendors, with strong support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The project, backed by SBD$100,000 from China…
