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by Georgina Maka’a The remote Micronesia community of Wagina in Choiseul Province hosted the vice-chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Professor Transform Aqorau for the first time this week. A SINU media statement said Aqorau was there on 22 October 2025 as guest of honour at the Wagina Community…
Hundreds of people gathered in Auki on Friday, 24 October 2025, to welcome the body of the late former Malaita Premier and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 5 West Baegu/Fataleka, Hon. Daniel Suidani. According to youth advocate and close friend Maverick Peter Seda, the atmosphere was filled with…
by Georgina Maka’a Taiwan has shared its deepest condolences with the family of Daniel Suidani, the former Malaita premier who died in Honiara on Tuesday due to health complications. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Malaita premier Daniel Suidani,” Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a…
The Swiss-based climate protection foundation—have just returned home from a visit to the Solomon Islands last month where they met with landowners, government representatives and project coordinators, and visited the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project in Choiseul. myclimate is a major buyer of the Babatana credits generated from Sirebe’s and Siporae’s forest conservation…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has expressed his deep condolences following the passing of former Malaita Province Premier, Hon. Daniel Suidani, describing him as “a true son and leader” of Solomon Islands. Wale and Suidani shared a mutual respect rooted in their shared belief in democratic principles and accountability in…
A new partnership between the Australian Government and Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is set to transform teacher education and strengthen the quality of primary schooling across the country. Launched at SINU’s Panatina Campus, the collaboration under the Solomon Islands Australia Partnership – Stronger Education Together (SIAP SET) will ensure…
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS), providing insight into how Solomon Islanders perceive tourism, its potential, and the challenges that must be addressed to ensure its…
Minister for Rural Development and North Malaita MP, Hon. Daniel Waneoroa, has paid tribute to the late Daniel Suidani, describing him “a symbol of courage, a voice for the voiceless, and a champion of indigenous dignity who stood firm for the rights and welfare of his people.” Mr Waneoroa, is…
The Solomon Islands has lost one of its most outspoken and influential political leaders, Hon. Daniel Suidani, the former Premier of Malaita Province and current Member of the Malaita Provincial Assembly for Ward 5, West Baegu/Fataleka. His passing was confirmed this morning by his former political adviser, Celsus Talifilu. Mr…
Solomon Water Chief Executive Officer Carmine Piantedosi has tendered his resignation, confirming his decision in an exclusive phone interview with In-depth Solomons tonight. Mr. Piantedosi said he submitted his resignation earlier today, citing “differences between myself and the Solomon Water board” as the main reason behind his decision. “I resigned…
