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Exercise Coastwatchers 25-1 is in full swing this week, focusing on Border Surveillance training for officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The course, delivered by Defence Australia, is designed to enhance the fieldcraft and surveillance capabilities of officers from the Police Response and Fire Departments. As part of the course, participants took […]

Participants doing their discussion and prepare to present during the presentation. THE CHIEF OF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (IUNICEF) (UNICEF) Field Office in Solomon Islands says he‘s pleased with attendance of the Ward Development Committee (WDC) Project Officers who attended a half day Institutional Triggering Training in Western Province. UNICEF CEO in Solomon

The Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 with an engaging and thought-provoking ‘Tok Stori’ session centered on this year’s theme: Accelerate Action’. The event brought together female faculty members and male supporters in an open dialogue about the importance of accelerating progress

Solomon Water proudly joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, under the theme “𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀: 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.” This year’s event, organized by the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, will take place from March 11 to 13 at the National Museum Grounds. As part

Former Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly of the Solomon Islands has passed away, his family confirmed. Hilly, who served as the country’s Prime Minister from June 1993 to November 1994, died last night at the National Referral Hospital. His daughter, Grace, shared the sad news, stating, “It is with great sadness that I announce

The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) stands in solidarity with women across the nation in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. As part of the celebrations, GNUT reaffirms its dedication to advancing gender equality through its policy programs and transformation initiatives. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, expressed this commitment while observing International

Digital financial services are transforming access to financial solutions for communities worldwide. In the Solomon Islands, the SIAusPartnership is playing a vital role in revolutionizing financial accessibility through M-Selen, a service that aims to bring unprecedented access to financial services across all provinces. Recently, Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton, CEO Christina Lasaqa of Our Telekom,

The Chinese Embassy in SI has issued a statement addressing recent fraudulent activities where individuals falsely claim to be working in collaboration with the Embassy. These individuals have been privately accepting applications for cooperation projects and charging unwarranted fees. The Embassy clarifies that it is the sole legitimate representative of the Chinese Government in SI

Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice-Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU), recently had the privilege of meeting with representatives from the Overseas Fisheries Cooperation Foundation of Japan (OFCF). The discussions centered on the OFCF’s 15 years of support to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) in Solomon Islands, a partnership which has now concluded.

On 28 February, at the Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands, H.E. Mr. Keiichi Higuchi, Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands, and Mr. Jonathan Veitch, UNICEF Representative for Pacific Island Countries, signed and exchanged notes for “the Project for Nutrition Improvement through the School Meals in Isabel and Western Provinces “. This project will provide