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The Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program today opened its first grant application round for 2026, with community groups across the country invited to apply for funding. The program, administered by the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands, supports community-led projects aimed at improving the lives of Solomon Islanders and strengthening…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially released the 2025 National Examination and Placement Results for Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 students, marking measurable gains in access to secondary education alongside persistent learning challenges. The results were released on January 14 and…
Senior political leaders have raised serious concerns following the burning and destruction of machinery and equipment at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) mine site, warning that the incident reflects deeper unresolved grievances surrounding mining operations, landownership, and governance in the sector. Member of Parliament for Central Honiara and Chairman…
by Georgina Maka’a Tensions remain high at Gold Ridge mine site in central Guadalcanal after landowners burned down more than 30 company machines at around 10pm on Tuesday night. A tribal chief In-Depth Solomons spoke to said landowners were unhappy with how they were treated by police officers stationed at…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) of Solomon Islands has issued a strong warning to schools against charging unapproved or excessive fees as the 2026 academic year approaches. While confirming that classes will officially begin on Monday, 26 January 2026, the ministry reminded education providers and school…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has raised grave concern over sexual harassment claims at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The concern was raised in the media this week by the General Secretary of the Solomon Islands Nursing Association (SINA) John Muaki. Wale in a statement said these allegations are serious…
The Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (SITPEA) and its members –Â Â Hatanga Timber Ltd, Value-Added Timber Association Timber Company Ltd, and Top Timber Ltd – have secured internationally recognised Chain of Custody Certification, enabling them to demonstrate sustainable sourcing of forest products to global customers. As international regulations tighten,…
Local construction workers employed on the Australian-funded Seghe Market project are learning a range of building and safety skills. Delivered by local construction company Hatanga using a 100 per cent Solomon Islander workforce, the project is helping build long‑term skills and capability in the local construction industry. Australian High Commissioner,…
Hobart, AAP – Pressure remains on Australia to increase foreign aid, a year on from the United States’ catastrophic shake-up of development support. Tuesday marks the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and an unravelling of foreign aid worldwide. On day one of his second term,…
The U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock, officially concluded her posting on January 16 after two years in the role. Following her departure, P. Daniel O’Hara will continue to lead the U.S. Embassy in Honiara as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim. Reflecting on…
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