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The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) today successfully hosted the 2025 Family Farming, Lifestyle and Health (FALAH) Research Seminar. The event featured eight presenters from SINU who shared their research on FALAH with attendees during the half-day seminar. Speaking to officially open the event, Pro Vice Chancellor Academic Dr.Eric Katovai highlighted the crucial role that […]

Many Solomon Islanders have been awarded scholarships from the Japanese government to study different majors in Japan including science, education, dentistry, environmental sciences, Information Technology, engineering and more. The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship has awarded scholarships to Solomon Islanders since 1993. This year, four Solomon Islanders were awarded with the 2025 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

Ghombua Women’s Savings Group take group with the facilitator Mr Mac Joe Luvu at Ghombua after the training The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Soul Cocoa Livelihood Project (SCLP), has successfully completed a three-day refresher training for Women’s Savings Groups in Guadalcanal Province. The training sessions were held at Ghombua on Sunday,

For a limited time, Solomon Airlines is offering an exclusive 20% discount on the lowest year-round economy return airfares across all international routes. This promotion is available for bookings made between 31 March and 13 April 2025 for travel selected dates between 1 August to 15 December 2025 and 15 January to 31 March 2026.

Allardyce Provincial Secondary School in Isabel Province on Thursday, 27th March 2025, took delivery of a new girl’s double-story dormitory and ablution block, creating a conducive environment for learning, personal growth, and empowerment for students. The double-story dormitory and ablution block were funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and New

A disturbing incident at the Honiara Central Market has left local vendors frustrated and disheartened, highlighting a troubling pattern of abuse of authority that has gone unchecked for far too long. The incident, which occurred earlier today, involved a man sent to collect fish from vendors without any form of payment, later handing the fish

In March, the Biosecurity Airport Operations team at Henderson International Airport intercepted fresh produce carried by passengers. While the majority of travellers declared their baggage, a small number failed to comply with biosecurity requirements. These undeclared items were identified through customs and biosecurity X-ray screenings. Several passengers whose belongings were detained expressed confusion, stating they

The Young Entrepreneurship Council of Solomon Islands (YECSI) has signed a historic $3 million grant agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s journey. This is the first grant agreement of its kind for YECSI and represents a major step forward in promoting tourism-related entrepreneurship and skills development. The signing

As part of their hands-on learning experience, History teacher trainees from the Faculty of Education and Humanities at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) visited the Solomon Islands National Museum on Friday, 28th March. The visit aimed to offer the trainees firsthand exposure to historical artifacts, narratives, and interpretations of the nation’s history. This experience

The Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has hailed the recently launched National Security Strategy (NSS) 2025 as a demonstration of the Government’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding the sovereignty of Solomon Islands and the safety of its people. Speaking at the launch in Honiara Friday last week, Hon. Minster Jimson Tanagada said