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An exciting new series of construction ‘how-to’ videos has been launched on YouTube in a partnership between Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Australia. The ‘Waka Stret’ [Do it right] series features Mathias Nokali, a carpentry and joinery lecturer at SINU, delivering step-by-step advice on common construction tasks like how…
A female career diplomat who has served the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the past 14 years has been appointed as Solomon Islands’ next ambassador to Indonesia. Gladys Kamia Isihanua was officially commissioned this morning by Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu to take up the post. She…
Solomon Islands will turn 47th this year after the island nation gained its independence from British rule on 7 July 1978. And Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele unveiled the Independence Anniversary Theme yesterday, as the country counts down to the event on July 7. “Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity”…
The alleged sex trafficker and “king of toxic masculinity” was granted a golden passport by the South Pacific nation while under high-profile investigation in Romania. Tate now faces charges in the United Kingdom as well. He denies any wrongdoing. Reported by, Emanuel Stoakes (OCCRP), Dan McGarry (OCCRP) Ana Poenariu (Public…
New Infrastructure Development Minister Ricky Fuo’o says one of his key priorities is to enhance transparency and accountability within the ministry. Fun’o relayed this to staff of his ministry when they hosted an official welcome ceremony for him last Friday. His other priorities are strengthening the capacity of local contractors,…
A massive $85 billion tax discrepancy, reportedly uncovered by auditors investigating the tax affairs of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd (SITCO), has triggered a sharp internal rift within the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) — the government agency responsible for tax collection. IRD Commissioner Joseph Dokekana dismissed the assessment as unrealistic,…
by Charley Piringi The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan has awarded Honiara-based investigative news outlet In-depth Solomons one of its 2025 Freedom of the Press Awards at a special ceremony held in Tokyo tonight. The club’s Freedom of the Press Committee annually recognises outstanding individual journalists and media organisations that contribute to…
Opposition leader Matthew Wale led a delegation to Gold Ridge Mine on Thursday as part of his group’s ongoing nationwide public engagement initiative. Wale underscored the importance of firsthand engagement in national leadership. “Our public engagement efforts offer practical insights into how our country truly functions,” Wale said. “As national…
The Member of Parliament for West Are’Are and chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee, John Maneniaru, has called on the Prime Minister and the GNUT Government to urgently introduce reforms to make political grass-hopping illegal. “If Government is truly committed to strengthening political stability in our country, then they…
By Ethan Habru In Adelaide Solomon Islands soccer players Rovu Boyers and Micah Lea’alafa will face each other clubs on Saturday in round 12 of the Football South Australia (FSA) State League One. Boyers for West Adelaide and Lea’alafa for Vipers will represent their respective clubs on Saturday evening at…
