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by Shailendra B. Singh* The complexities and contradictions of implementing anti-corruption initiatives in a Pacific Island context were on full display in Suva recently. Fiji’s principal anti-corruption body, the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), laid charges against Fijian and British national Charlie Charters, alleging two counts of aiding and…
by Stephen Howes and Huiyuan Liu PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) growth has stalled. The total number of PALM workers in Australia was 26,185 in April 2022, 34,230 in June 2024 and 32,365 in November 2025. But there is still plenty of churn among the 10 PALM-sending countries (nine Pacific Island…
by Anouk Ride I write this amidst the thunder of a tropical storm in a village in Malaita, recalling the storm that was this province’s foray into geopolitical struggles after the national government switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019. Malaita’s Premier Daniel Suidani opposed…
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita, have gained global attention for an innovative, Australia‑supported project to protect coastline infrastructure through mangrove and coastal tree rehabilitation. Over the past eight months, Australia has been working with a local mangrove and conservation expert from the Fera Au Conservation Association, as well as members…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is aware of the comments made by the Acting Leader of Opposition, John Dean Kuku, concerning teacher study leave and supernumerary arrangements, and wishes to provide clarification to ensure accurate public understanding. Teacher study leave, and related entitlements, are governed by…
Solomon Islands State Owned Entity (SOE), Solomon Power this week bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its longest-serving Mechanical Fitters, Andrew Buga after 19 years and three months of dedicated service. He was part of the Generation team at Solomon Power. Andrew’s journey began at Selwyn College, where he…
Three rising women in infrastructure have joined a cohort of Solomon Islanders undertaking postgraduate studies in Australia to contribute to national development back home. Soleana Gagahe, Lisa Esibaea and Talei Wore commenced their university studies this month, having worked on Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program, which delivers major projects around…
Nurses from Naha Clinic are sharpening their emergency skills in a three-week refresher training — gearing up to deliver faster, lifesaving care when the new Australian supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre open this year. The hands-on training at the National Referral Hospital focuses on practical emergency response: CPR,…
Construction is progressing steadily on the China-funded Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project in Auki, the capital of Malaita Province. The project, implemented by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), is currently focused on installing reinforced concrete drainage systems along a 9.2-kilometre road corridor. Strengthening Flood Resilience and Road Durability Newly…
Acting Leader of Opposition John Dean Kuku has called for urgent intervention by the Government over ongoing delays in scholarship confirmations and growing uncertainty-surrounding policies affecting teachers undertaking approved studies. Mr Kuku said the Opposition Office has received credible reports that delays in scholarship confirmation and deployment have caused students…
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